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Think of it as a snapshot of your present situation and your future. A personal budget gives a realistic view of your potential. It provides a benchmark of your progress. It shows where you can save, and where you should trim your lifestyle to match your income. Take the reality check. Get Rich Slow. Start Now. Start Small. Achieve Real Wealth. 'Slow and steady wins the race' - Aesop...

It must be from a respected source, and balanced against your own knowledge and instincts. But seeking advice brings many rewards: it honours the giver; it enhances the receiver; it creates perspective. 'Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it' Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) ...

  What does this mean for you? As part of the 2013-14 Budget the Government announced that it will gradually phase out the Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset (NMETO) with a "use it or lose it" system. This will mean if you do not claim the NMETO in your 2012-13 tax return, you will not be eligible for the offset in any future year. If you received the NMETO in your 2012-13 tax return, you will be eligible to receive the offset for all eligible out-of-pocket...

  As a result of superannuation, life insurance, inheritances and homes, most people are worth more than they think. When organising your will, it is important to structure your estate to ensure that all of your assets are distributed to the people you choose, and that those people do not pay more tax than is necessary. Considerable savings are available if you take the time to plan your estate properly. One tool for structuring estates is the discretionary will o...

    Cultivate customer relationships and watch your business thrive. Word of mouth is still the most powerful form of advertising – a cliché perhaps, but true all the same. Relationship marketing can be vital in creating customer loyalty. It is important to ensure that the customer has the best possible experience every time they come through the door or have contact with the business. It is much more difficult and expensive to acquire a cus...