With the Stage 3 tax cuts now fully settled into the Australian economy in 2026, high-income earners have seen a welcome adjustment to their take-home pay. But while the new brackets offer relief, anyone earning over $135,000 is still paying a heavy 37% marginal tax rate on a significant portion of their income (jumping to […]
With the second-hand electric vehicle market booming in 2026, finding a depreciated, low-kilometre EV is easier than ever. And as we established previously, you absolutely can put a used EV on a novated lease and claim the 100% Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption. But there is a catch—a very strict, unforgiving catch written directly into […]
You’ve done the math. You know the daily running costs of an EV are incredibly low, especially if you are taking advantage of rooftop solar or cheap overnight charging tariffs. We’ve even proved that upgrading to a brand-new EV on a novated lease can actually cost less than keeping your old petrol SUV. But there […]
Stop looking at the fuel gauge and start looking at your payslip. If you’ve pulled into a service station in Mascot, Richmond, or Port Adelaide this morning, you might have felt a rare, fleeting sense of relief. Petrol prices have retreated to a “modest” $2.11/L in some metropolitan hubs, dipping from the brutal $2.30/L peaks […]
Stop looking at the fuel gauge and start looking at your calendar. While petrol prices across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane have finally dipped to a “modest” 205 cpl this week, don’t let the reprieve fool you. The “Old Guard” economy is still bleeding your wallet dry, and a 10-cent drop at the pump is a […]
Stop looking at the fuel gauge and start looking at your payslip. If you’ve pulled into a service station in Mascot, Richmond, or Port Adelaide this morning, you might have felt a rare, fleeting sense of relief. Petrol prices have retreated to a “modest” $2.11/L in some metropolitan hubs, dipping from the brutal $2.30/L peaks […]
You’re standing at the edge of the “New Guard,” staring down a choice that didn’t even exist a few years ago. On one side, there’s the seasoned “Starship”—a 2023 Tesla Model 3 coming off its first three-year lease, still looking sharp and backed by a charging ecosystem that feels like it’s from the future. On […]
Imagine gliding through the streets of Sydney or Melbourne in a cabin that feels more like a private lounge than a car. The seats are ventilated, the sound system is studio-grade, and the tech on the dashboard looks like it was pulled straight from a mission control centre. For the “Old Guard,” this level of […]
The open road between Sydney and Melbourne isn’t just a 900-kilometre stretch of bitumen; it’s a rite of passage for every Australian driver. It’s the ultimate “vibe check” for any vehicle. For years, the narrative from the “Old Guard” was that an electric vehicle would turn this ten-hour transit into a multi-day ordeal involving extension […]
Forget the glossy brochures and the stiff, scripted sales pitches you’ve heard for decades. You’re standing at the edge of the “New Guard,” where the choice isn’t just about choosing a paint colour—it’s about selecting a “Starship” that future-proofs your family’s wealth and sanity. If you feel that unique mix of excitement and choice fatigue, […]
