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Aussies who engage a financial planner better off, says study

Aussies who engage a financial planner better off, says study

Australians who work with a financial planner are not only better off financially, but have a better overall quality of life, research shows.

FAQs: What medical professionals should know about insurance and financial planning

FAQs: What medical professionals should know about insurance and financial planning

Insurance is an important part of a financial plan, and it’s particularly important for medical professionals who work in different ways.

Meet Amy Ellis, Manager at LDB Group

Meet Amy Karipidis, Manager at LDB Group

Amy Karipidis plays a key role as a Manager at LDB Group, advising clients on tax and accounting matters. Learn more about her in this article.

Meet Erin Boyce, Manager at LDB Group

Meet Erin Boyce, Manager at LDB Group

Erin Boyce plays a key role as a Manager at LDB Group, leading and supporting an accounting and tax team. Learn more about her in this article.

Chris Payne

Financial Wellbeing: Market update for investors

In this video, LDB Group’s Wealth Principal Chris Payne shares a market update for investors, in relation to interest rate hikes and inflation.

Rohan Mansfield

Financial Wellbeing: How to supercharge your super

In this video, LDB Group’s Superannuation Principal Rohan Mansfield shares crucial information for superannuation planning and strategy.

Tax glossary: Common tax terms used in Australia

Tax glossary: Common tax terms used in Australia

Do you know your CGT from your GST? Australian tax is full of specific terms – and here’s a quick explainer.

What is an account-based pension (ABP)?

What is an account-based pension (ABP)?

Having a regular source of income in retirement, such as an account-based pension, can offer financial security and peace of mind.

Tax increase for Queensland landholders with interstate properties

Tax increase for Queensland landholders with interstate properties scrapped

UPDATE: Queensland landowners will no longer face increased tax under a law that proposed changes how land tax is calculated.

A guide to auditing real estate trust accounts

A guide to auditing real estate trust accounts

In Victoria, real estate agents who hold or receive money on or behalf of others are required to open and maintain trust accounts.

Superannuation: What is the concessional contributions cap?

Superannuation: What is the concessional contributions cap?

The concessional contributions cap is an important consideration when it comes to your superannuation...
Super glossary: Abbreviations in superannuation

Super glossary: Abbreviations in superannuation

Do you know your SGC from your TBC? Superannuation is full of abbreviations – and here’s a quick explainer.

LDB quarterly share market review: Second quarter (Q2) 2022

LDB quarterly share market review: Second quarter (Q2) 2022

Rising inflation and interest rates, as well as a looming recession, have rounded out the 2021-22 financial year. Read our full review here.

What is fringe benefits tax (FBT)?

What is fringe benefits tax (FBT)?

Whether you’re an employee or an employer, it’s important to understand the tax implications of giving and receiving fringe benefits.

Florence Ioannou promoted to Associate Partner at LDB Group

Florence Ioannou promoted to Associate Partner at LDB Group

LDB Group is pleased to announce the appointment of its first female Associate Partner, Florence Ioannou.