The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) recently announced a range of measures to income protection that aims to sustain this important insurance. Here I summarise why these changes are SO important, and why high-income earners and self-employed business owners in mining and resources need to act NOW to benefit from favourable definitions that will soon be removed.
If your goals as a professional in mining and resources include purchasing your first home, the new First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) is well worth your consideration. The FHSSS allows individuals to make voluntary superannuation contributions with the ability to withdraw them (plus associated earnings) for the purchase of their first home later. The…
Your life as a mining and resources professional will always be busy but as the end of financial year (EoFY) approaches, it could be highly beneficial for you to stop and take stock of your financial situation, goals and objectives, and do any necessary fine-tuning before June 30. My EoFY planning tips for mining and…
If your income stopped today, who would pay your bills? Your partner, your parents? Or do you have enough savings to meet expenses for the rest of your life? If the answer is no, then you should consider income protection insurance. Your ability to generate an income is arguably your greatest asset, yet only 31%…
