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Latest RBA Interest Rate Announcement and History
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Quarterly economic update: April - June2025
The past financial year has been another eventful period for investment markets, shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting economic policies, and evolving market dynamics. Despite many headwinds, diversified investors enjoyed another strong year of returns. Discover what’s shaping investment markets and what it means for you.

Retirement Planning: Life Beyond the Financials
Retirement planning isn’t just financial. Discover how to prepare emotionally, socially, and mentally for a fulfilling life after work.

Life Insurance That Rewards Healthy Living
Discover life insurance with real benefits. Learn how AIA Vitality and Zurich LiveWell reward healthy habits with discounts, perks, and peace of mind.

Job Change After 60? Unlock a Powerful Retirement Strategy
Changed jobs after 60? Discover how to enhance your retirement planning with tax-free pension strategies. Learn more with AGS Financial Group.

Bringing your cashflow processes into the digital age
When economic times are tough, it helps to be in control of your cashflow. We explain how to improve your cashflow – and how this helps you run your business through tough times.

Reducing the uncertainty: Embracing the new reality
The world is changing and it’s a challenging time to be a mature business. But we’ve got a three-point strategy that will help you optimise your business and embrace the new reality.

Important tax dates Q1 - FY 2026
Stay up to date with key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q1FY 2026.

Preparing for 30 June - Super Reminder 2025
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, we’d like to remind you about some potential opportunities for super contributions.

Upcoming Xero price changes
From July 1, 2025, the price of Xero Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate plans will increase in Australia.

Superannuation and tax thresholds 2025/26
Discover the new 2025/26 super thresholds, including changes to Super Guarantee, contribution limits, and Preservation Age. Contact AGS Financial Group for advice.

Quarterly economic update: January - March 2025
Wondering how the economy and financial markets fared last quarter? Following the return of Donald Trump to the US Presidency and the rollout of his tariff agenda, our latest update covers the key trends you need to know. Discover what’s shaping investment markets and what it means for you.

ATO Campaigns
In recent months the ATO has been sending communication letters directly to clients bypassing us as tax agents. This is part of the ATO’s new letter Campaign.

Super Guarantee Rate Increases to 12%
The Super Guarantee rises to 12% from 1 July 2025. Learn how this affects your retirement savings, salary sacrifice, and tax planning with expert advice from AGS.

Important tax dates Q4 - FY 2025
Stay up to date with key tax lodgement dates and obligations for Q4 FY 2025.

Reducing the uncertainty: financial forecasting and planning
Economic conditions and the costs of trading make it difficult to keep your finances on track. We’ve got five ways to reduce the financial uncertainty and improve your planning.

Coping with the skyrocketing cost of living
Household living costs have skyrocketed and seem set to keep rising this year. Here are our 12 top tips for coping with the rapidly increasing cost of living – ways to earn more, spend less, and invest in your future.

Tariff Turbulence
Global markets drop as Trump tariffs spark uncertainty. Learn what this means for your investments and how to stay focused on long-term strategy.

2025 Federal Budget
Explore the 2025 Federal Budget's focus on cost of living, tax cuts, housing affordability and social security

AGS welcomes Frank Martino and Lifetime Wealth Planners
AGS Financial Group is pleased to welcome experienced Sydney-based financial planner Frank Martino to the AGS family, effective 3 February 2025.