Equis News & Events

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Our Aussie Dollar - are you a Winner or Loser? The skyrocketing Australian Dollar brings mixed emotions.  Are you are shopper, traveller or importer?  This is an interesting article which quickly outlines the pros and cons of our appreciating Australian Dollar and what it means to YOU! ..

FREE FINANCIAL TOOLS  

How much do I need to retire? Should I refinance the mortgage? What is my Net Worth?  How much can I save on the family budget?  EQUIS Group has developed a series of FREE Financial Tools available on our website for immediate download.  Our Financial Software has been specifically developed with YOU in mind!  Quick to download, easy to understand and navigate, these tools will save you time and money!  For those who need more technical answers or solutions we have developed our EQUIS Advanced Financial Tools - check out the EQUIS Shop for software to help answer even the toughest of questions!

Free Financial downloads - http://www.equisgroup.com.au/free_downloads
Advanced Financial Tools - http://www.equisgroup.com.au/shop/budgeting-tools

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Jodie will be speaking with Sue Murphy and Toni-Louise Forsyth from Red Hot Events and Seminars LIVE from 10:00am (QLD Time) on Thursday 7th April 2011 about all things money! ..

Unique Financial Education Program Unveiled On Sunshine Coast.

1 April 2011: A Queensland businesswoman is leading the way in helping average Australians learn more about money management, launching a unique education facility on the Sunshine Coast.

Renowned financial educator, author and keynote speaker, Jodie McIver, has developed a series of independent ‘no strings attached’ educational seminars, free from financial industry endorsements. ..

Smart Connections® combines business networking, social networking and a mini business expo to showcase your products or services all at the one Event.  Decide today to network the Smart way! ..

Super may not be a topic you love to discuss however the quality of your retirement years, whether a long way off or just around the corner, will be set by the amount of super you can ultimately accumulate between now and then!    ..

If your income is below $61,920 and you make a voluntary contribution to your superannuation, you may be entitled to up to an additional $1000 contribution from the Federal Government into your super.  Below $31,920, the government will match dollar for dollar. If your income is between $31,920 and $61,920, your entitlement is reduced by 3.333c for every dollar you earn above $31,920. For further information click on the link below.  ..

As a result of a High Court decision on 11 November 2010, you may be eligible to claim a deduction for your study expenses if you received youth allowance to study full-time.  This change is also retrospective, applying to 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. ..

Families with children may be eligible for a range of payments from the Federal Government, including Family Tax Benefit, Child Care rebates, Rent Assistance and Immunisation Allowance. It is worthwhile checking the following link to see if your income falls into the eligible categories:  ..