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Housing affordability, whinging Gen Y, smashed avocado, take away coffee addictions, expensive university fees, blah blah blah! Too many excuses when all you need is good financial management to get you to where you need to be!

Please note – all individual situations are different so take what you need from this article!

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It’s that time of year when we look back and reflect on what the year has brought us. At Lincolns, we have welcomed new colleagues and said sad goodbyes to old friends. Then there are the people who have reached a birthday containing a zero!

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Did you know that being classified as a small business gives you access to more than a dozen potential tax savings, concessions and reliefs that the big end of town do not get? Today we uncover what it means to be a small business and the concessions available depending on your gross income.

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Debt has its purpose when used properly.  It can get you a home or car.  It can help you expand your business.  It is a form of forced savings for retirement.  But it can also get you into trouble.

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Are you or someone you know completing Year 12 at the end of this year and want to find a full-time job next year before commencing studies at TAFE or Uni? Lincolns is the place to apply and here are the reasons why!

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Are you a member of the Albany Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc?

Why? you may ask. The Albany Chamber of Commerce (ACCI) has been the voice of businesses in Albany and the Great Southern since 1892. Here at Lincolns we have been a member of the Chamber for a number of years.

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We now live in the world of connected devices where our everyday lives are affected by the internet or the ability to connect.

Do you know if your computer has been hacked? Every day it is becoming more and more likely that you will be, but there are steps you can take to minimise the risks.

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Is anyone else excited that 30 June is only a few weeks away? Stocktake sales, end of financial year parties, pay increases, the list goes on. But are you prepared for the new financial year?

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I think we all come across those moments in life where we question ourselves. Why do we do what we do, what is the meaning of it all? Do I work hard to make money so I can buy more things, things that I don’t really want or don’t really make me happy?

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With only a few months until 30 June, we are in the midst of tax planning for the 2017/18 financial year. Some people may not have looked at last year’s tax, let alone thought about the current year we are in. This may sound alarming but there is still time to lodge your tax returns - provided your tax is not buried at the bottom of your too hard basket.

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With the recent changes to superannuation you may be able to use your superannuation to save for a deposit to make the dream of owning your own home a reality. Read on to learn about the First Home Saver Scheme.

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I recently watched a speech by Atul Gawande about a new trend of coaching in his field as a surgeon. It previously went like this. You go to school, study, learn, practice, graduate and then work. Any improvement from that point is from experience. But… “How do you get better at what you do?”