Maximising the UK State Pension While Living in Australia
By making voluntary contributions, a UK expat living in Australia may be able to maximise their UK State Pension.
April 23, 2026
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Family trusts explained
A family trust can be an effective structure to house assets or run a business, particularly from a tax planning, asset protection and estate planning perspective. However, family trusts are not suitable for everyone. They introduce additional cost, complexity and ongoing compliance, and they tend to work best where there is a clear long-term strategy
February 6, 2026
Investment-Linked Lifetime Annuities Explained
An investment-linked lifetime annuity provides income for life while also giving you upside potential that comes with investing.
November 6, 2025
Emergency Fund Explained
An emergency fund is your first line of defence against unexpected expenses—and a powerful tool for short-term financial freedom.
September 9, 2025
Guide to Establishing a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
Thinking about setting up an SMSF? This guide covers what’s involved, who it suits, and how to set one up.
July 29, 2025
Division 293 Tax Explained
If you’ve ever received an unexpected tax bill from the ATO and had no idea where it came from, chances are you’ve just met Division 293 tax. It’s a rule that catches many higher-income earners off guard—mainly because it’s not something your employer considers in your PAYG withholding, and it usually doesn’t appear on your
July 24, 2025
July 21, 2025
Account-Based Pensions explained
An account-based pension is the retirement phase of super. It is a pension account that holds assets to produce income for your retirement.
July 2, 2025
Non-Concessional Contributions Explained
A non-concessional contribution is an after-tax contribution to superannuation, allowing you to get large amounts of money into super.
July 2, 2025
