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How to empower women to achieve financial freedom

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | Jenneke Mills |Paul Clitheroe |Ryan Johnson

Australian women have big dreams for their future, and many are eager to build financial knowledge. Yet for some, the path to success can be met with unique barriers. Whether it's owning a home, starting a business, a secure retirement, or simply having the financial freedom to make choices without stress, the desire is there. The problem? The path to financial freedom and independence isn't always clear.
How to empower women to achieve financial freedom

1 month ago | finance.einnews.com | Jenneke Mills |Paul Clitheroe |Ryan Johnson

Australian women have big dreams for their future, and many are eager to build financial knowledge. Yet for some, the path to success can be met with unique barriers. Whether it's owning a home, starting a business, a secure retirement, or simply having the financial freedom to make choices without stress, the desire is there. The problem? The path to financial freedom and independence isn't always clear.
Dates every adviser needs to know in 2025

2 months ago | fsadvice.com.au | Jenneke Mills

The year ahead is shaping up to be another big one for financial advice, with a looming federal election, the possibility of an early federal budget, and changes to super tax hanging in limbo, having not been passed by parliament before the end of the last sitting period. Below are some of the key dates for every adviser to be aware of, to help you and your clients hit the ground running when it comes to advice strategy in 2025.
What to consider before giving your grandchildren money

Dec 26, 2024 | afr.com | Jenneke Mills

OpinionProviding financial assistance can be rewarding, but give some thought to how it will affect your retirementJenneke MillsContributorDec 27, 2024 – 5.00am or Subscribe to save articleEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? My 95-year-old grandfather raised me as his own for 20 years.
Give the gift of difficult conversations this Christmas

Dec 19, 2024 | afr.com | Jenneke Mills

OpinionAs families change so do the needs of our loved ones, and the physical and financial support we may need to provide. The festive season is a chance to talk about will-making, aged care and funeral costs. Jenneke MillsContributorDec 20, 2024 – 5.00am or Subscribe to save articleEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber?
Four tips for upsizing super with downsizer contributions

Oct 2, 2024 | afr.com | Jenneke Mills

Selling a home and considering options to invest the sale proceeds for retirement? If you’re 55 or over, you may be able to make a downsizer superannuation contribution to boost your retirement savings by up to $300,000. Loading...
Smart ways to start paying off your Christmas debt

Jan 9, 2024 | moneymag.com.au | Tom Watson |Sarah Megginson |Jenneke Mills

As the festive season begins to fade out for another year plenty of Aussies will be starting to reckon with just how much they spent, especially the nearly two in five who, according to a survey conducted by Finder, ran up debt over Christmas. Of course, some people will simply be able to pay off any debt they are carrying, but for others it will be a more pressing concern.
Ageing in Australia: Your essential guide to entering Aged Care

Dec 15, 2023 | startsat60.com | Jenneke Mills

It’s the Australian way – we aren’t freely willing to part with our family home and we value our independence. So, when it comes to ageing, we will do everything we can to stay put for as long as we can. However, if and when the time comes for you or someone you love to move into aged care, there can be a lot to work through – both financially and emotionally.
The tough conversation you need to have this Christmas

Dec 12, 2023 | moneymag.com.au | Jenneke Mills |Susan Hely |Sarah Megginson

If you asked my 94-year-old grandpa what his best piece of advice to the young would be, he'd tell you 'don't get old'. He feels like it was just yesterday that he was 40. I'm sure when he was 40 that he never thought about what life would be like in his 90s, what care and financial support he might need, and who would provide it. Being fit and healthy, there were certainly no family conversations about the matter.
How to claim Christmas donations as a tax deduction

Dec 11, 2023 | moneymag.com.au | Mark Chapman |Nicola Field |Jenneke Mills

WithChristmasjustaroundthecorner,thoughtsturntogivingtogoodcauses. Didyouknowthatincertaincircumstancesnotonlycanyoumakeagifttocharitybutyoucangetataxdeductionfordoingso? Here'smyguidetotax-deductiblegiving. Youcanonlyclaimataxdeductionforgiftsordonationstoorganisationswhicharedeductiblegiftrecipients(DGRs). YoucancheckwhetheranorganisationisaDGRhere:Deductiblegiftrecipients|ABNLookup(business.gov.au). MostmajorcharitiesareDGRs.Whenyoumakeagift,youdonotreceiveamaterialbenefitinreturnforyourpayment.