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Align Financial Pty Ltd

Locality: North Narrabeen

Phone: +61 2 9913 9995

Address: Unit 10, 12 Rickard Rd 2101 North Narrabeen, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.alignfinancial.com.au

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24.01.2022 A tough day for share markets as the All Ords fall by 6%. Read more from Darren below.

22.01.2022 First RBA board meeting of the year and no rate cut ladies and gents. RBA keeps the cash rate on hold at 0.75%. Tell us, do you think it will go down again in the next couple of months?

22.01.2022 Its been a devastating few months for our rural communities facing droughts and bushfires. You can support them by buying your next gift at Buyfromthebush a showcase of beautiful items from the rural community where your purchase will support them directly.

22.01.2022 We will be closed on 20th Dec 2019 and reopen on Mon 6th Jan 2020. See you in 2020!

21.01.2022 Are you an age pension recipient or hold an eligible concession card like the Seniors Health Care card? The first of two $750 Economic Support Payment as part of the government stimulus package due to the impacts of the Coronavirus, will begin today. Find out more in our summary of benefits below:

20.01.2022 Happy Easter to everyone . Hope youre all keeping safe and staying indoors. Heres a little Easter pop quiz to test your knowledge! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SBG8XC9

19.01.2022 Spring is in the air And so is pollen and COVID-19 so remember to wear a mask and beat both!

19.01.2022 Coronavirus has affected people and economies around the globe. As we slowly crawl back into recovery, where are other countries at around the world? Which countries are playing it safe and which are still working on a crisis situation? Here is a great infographic put together by VisualCapitalist:... https://bit.ly/2BBlgbK See more

18.01.2022 Are you claiming the COVID-19 working from home tax deduction? The special ATO COVID-19 deduction shortcut of 80c per hour of work from 1 March to 30 June can be applied in your tax return. This covers things like electricity, computer consumables like ink and stationery, decline in value of capital items like home office furniture, phone and computer.... When claiming this in your tax return, enter this amount in other work-related expenses and include COVID-hourly rate as the description. Remember to keep records of the time you worked from home, e.g. a timesheet, roster or diary. For more information, visit the ATO webpage below or drop us a line. https://www.ato.gov.au//suppo/employees-working-from-home/

18.01.2022 RBA has cut the cash rate to the lowest ever on record to 0.1%. The reduction is an attempt to bring down the high unemployment rate and kickstart the economy from the impacts of the pandemic.

18.01.2022 Do news headlines impact how the share market performs? Bad news often trigger fears in investors but do they actually affect share markets at the same time? Darren discusses why there is/isnt a link between what you read and how the market performs.

18.01.2022 Happy birthday to Queen Elizabeth II who turned 94 this year on April 21. DestinationNSW have created an interactive map of virtual experiences you can check out and get inspired for your next holiday: https://www.lovensw.com.au/locale/dnsw-holiday-from-home... We hope you all have a happy and safe long weekend

18.01.2022 Darren is back from a working holiday in Canada where temperatures dropped to the minus 20s! As we head into Feb, its back to school, back to work and back into the sunshine

17.01.2022 A chilly, sunny day in Narrabeen today We are still minimising in-person meetings and holding our meetings virtually as much as possible. If you wish to visit our office, please contact us in advance.... Hoping youre all keeping safe and well.

17.01.2022 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has pushed for Queensland to relax the rules to allow interstate travellers to visit the Sunshine State for a holiday. But Queensland insists the borders will remain closed until the southern states can bring their COVID-19 cases under control. Should QLD borders remain closed?

17.01.2022 Warren Buffets 5 tips for getting through Coronavirus, one of them being Stick to your long-term plan. https://finance.yahoo.com//warren-buffett-says-financially

16.01.2022 Important Notice There have been hundreds of scams since the outbreak of COVID-19. Please be vigilant opening emails, text messages and giving information over the phone, clicking links, etc. If you are in doubt at all, dont click anything or give any information. Contact the supplier directly. Please check the Scamwatch page for updates and examples of what scammers are doing so you can avoid the traps.... https://www.scamwatch.gov.au//current-covid-19-coronavirus

16.01.2022 Keep a look out in your bank account - the second $750 stimulus payment rolls out from today. To qualify for the second payment, you must be receiving an eligible welfare payment or concession card on 10 Jul 2020. This includes: Age Pension... Bereavement Allowance Carer Allowance Carer Payment Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Disability Support Pension Double Orphan Pension Family Tax Benefit A Family Tax Benefit B Pensioner Concession Card If youre eligible, you will receive the payment within the next month as theyre being rolled out. For more information: http://ow.ly/QeIH50Axxe4

14.01.2022 It was nearly a century ago that the last Anzac day commemorations were cancelled. Now, in 2020, we remember them from home. A social movement called Driveway at Dawn is asking people to commemorate and unite by standing at the end of their driveway at 6am on ANZAC Day. Click the link below for more info on what you can do at home. Lest We Forget.

14.01.2022 Wouldnt it be nice if the path to reaching ones goals was a smooth upward trajectory? In life, not much (if anything) quite goes this way. We experience bumps and falls, and generally its more of a zig zag line before we get there. Growing your pot of wealth is much the same. The current turbulent conditions, along with the copious amounts of information we all have access to nowadays, makes it hard for us not to feel like we need to make changes.... But dont lose sight of your long-term goal. Dont lose focus. Know that you will get there and that this is a period you need to ride out.

13.01.2022 What are your income needs in retirement? Whether you are thinking about cutting back your work hours or retiring completely, there are a number of factors to be considered to ensure your future lifestyle is the one you have always wanted. We take the time to understand your situation and determine what options you have to maximise your wealth and ensure your savings last and sustain the lifestyle you desire.... A comprehensive retirement plan, designed by us, for you, means that you don’t have to worry. Send us a message today.

13.01.2022 Its the start of a new financial year and we think its a great time to check-in on your goals for 2020. The impact of Coronavirus may have hindered peoples aspirations for the year, but now is a great chance to reassess your situation and reset. How will you make the most of whats left in 2020?

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13.01.2022 Does a change in president ring alarm bells for share markets? The U.S. presidential election has many investors worried about how the results might impact their investments. In our video below, we take a look at whether there is a connection between who's sitting in the White House and subsequent share market performance.

13.01.2022 A very happy birthday to our Client Manager and all-round awesome human Lindsey! We hope you have a wonderful day xx

10.01.2022 The announcement of the HomeBuilder grant program can help downsizing retirees build a new home or undertake substantial renovations. Are you eligible for the subsidy of up to $25,000 for residential works? More information in our update below.

10.01.2022 How will the US presidential election affect share markets? Less than a week to next Tuesday 3rd Nov when the US votes (coinciding with Melbourne Cup day). The anticipation building up to elections often prompts questions from investors about how financial markets might respond.... For long-term investors looking to build their wealth, the answer is simple. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out in our next election update.

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09.01.2022 Should you include infrastructure investments in your portfolio? We take a look at the pros and cons of infrastructure investments and why it may suit you.

08.01.2022 There is so much more to financial planning than just picking investments. At Align, we look after your financial household and coordinate with your accountant, solicitor, banker and anyone else in your financial life. By looking after all these different areas, we give you the most precious thing of all, the gift of time.

07.01.2022 Is your business (or someone you know) eligible for the NSW COVID-19 recovery grant? Small businesses or not-for-profits who at 1 March 2020: - experienced a decline in turnover as a result of COVID-19 - has an annual turnover of more than $75,000... - have less than 20 full-time equivalent staff - be a highly impacted industry See link below for full eligibility, guidelines and how to apply. https://bit.ly/3iK9agQ

06.01.2022 How do you dispose an old hard drive or computer that you cant use anymore? If you missed our newsletter last week - heres the easiest and quickest way to get rid of your sensitive information without paying hundreds for data removal.

06.01.2022 To the extraordinary nurses at the frontline of healthcare for their ongoing commitment and dedication, especially in times such as these, when they are risking their health to help others. Happy International Nurses Day.

06.01.2022 Several big car insurance companies have started offering discounts to customers who are using their car less due to Coronavirus lockdown rules. Check below to see if your insurer is providing any discounts and if theyre not, worth giving them a call!

06.01.2022 Home construction jobs set to get a boost after the government announces no stamp duty for First Home Buyers on newly-built homes below $800k. Tag someone you think this info might be useful to! For more details check the link below:... https://bit.ly/3hElZsD See more

05.01.2022 Happy international womens day

05.01.2022 How does your spending compare to other retirees in Australia? Weve compiled some research into one infographic that helps you think about how much money you might need to retire. http://bit.ly/3c8nQnA

05.01.2022 As we try to understand the health, financial and social implications of coronavirus, we have made a few changes to our work environment. As far as we can tell, weve avoided any exposure to coronavirus thus far and to help keep this outbreak under control we are making some temporary changes to how we interact with each other. Until further notice, we will be conducting client meetings using video conferencing and/or telephone conferencing.... We know that now, more than ever, you may wish to speak with us and make smart decisions for your home, family and finances. Rest assured: well be here for you. We are contactable by phone and email and should you need to visit our office for any reason, please call us prior. We will remain connected (digitally) though we are distanced (physically). Lets all do our bit to help flatten the curve.

05.01.2022 The maths behind social distancing, and what it might look like without it.

04.01.2022 Interest rates drop to 0.5% as coronavirus clouds the near-term outlook for both global and Australian economies. Stay tuned, Darrens thoughts on coronavirus and markets to come soon.

03.01.2022 These are challenging times for investors. Amid the uncertainty however, it is important to stay focused on your goals and values. Darren answers some faqs on the impact of Coronavirus and sharemarkets. If you have a question for Darren, post in the comments below and we will endeavour to answer them in our next update.

01.01.2022 Happy birthday Darren! Although we couldnt all be together in person, we had a virtual catch-up this morning to wish Darren a very happy birthday.