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Market Watch October 2018 – Volatility
October 12th, 2018Over the past week or so, global share markets have fallen significantly due to growth concerns. One of the catalysts is the concern that rising US longer-term interest rates could lead to slower US and global economic growth, while another is the ongoing concern that the US-China trade frictions could develop into a more significantread more
4 Ways a Broker can Make Finance a Breeze
October 5th, 2018Whether you’re looking to get your first mortgage, refinance your existing mortgage, or update the equipment in your business, obtaining finance doesn’t exactly have a reputation of being easy. Thankfully, engaging a broker can take a lot of the hassle out of the process, while you get on with what you’d rather be doing. Hereread more
Struggling to meet the October 31 tax return deadline? Here’s what you can do…
September 28th, 2018It is pretty hard to believe that we are already in the final quarter of 2018! For individuals, the deadline for lodging your tax return is 31 October (if you are planning on doing so yourself) - only a few short weeks away! If you think you may be cutting it fine to get itread more
MP+ September-October Newsletter
September 28th, 2018Welcome to the September-October edition of the McKinley Plowman Newsletter! In this issue, you'll find a vast range of articles and updates, ranging from estate planning to Single Touch Payroll; from starting a business to planning for retirement. Founding director Nigel Plowman gives his insight into starting a new business - something he knows allread more
Last Chance to Increase your UK State Pension at Lower Class 2 Rates
September 20th, 20185 April 2019 – seems like a fairly unimportant date to most, but if you’ve eligible to purchase UK National Insurance Credits at the Class 2 rate, it’s D-Day. On the 5th (which will come around sooner than you may think), Class 2 rates will be abolished by the UK government and you’ll be stuckread more
What are Australians Spending Their Money on?
September 5th, 2018Often in life, you have to find a good balance between spending money on the things you need; the things you want; and saving some for a rainy day. Dividing up your income in this manner makes for some interesting statistics – particularly when you segment it demographically. Read on to find out how differentread more
How to Evaluate a Potential Property Investment
August 28th, 2018Keeping an eye on the median house prices of a city is a pretty common metric that prospective investors use to guide their property investment. As much as this can be a decent macro-level indicator of the market, it’s worth remembering to look at some of the finer details within different suburbs. Here are aread more
In The Media – Ian Gath’s Interview with Jenny Seaton
August 22nd, 2018Recently, McKinley Plowman's Head of Superannuation and Audit Ian Gath made another appearance in the media, this time having a chat with Jenny Seaton on Curtin FM's "Afternoons" show. In the interview he discusses the importance of drafting a comprehensive will, estate planning and other asset protection issues in situations of re-marriage (particularly after retirement).read more
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