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Should You Pay Down Debt or Increase Your Super Balance?
July 2nd, 2024For Australians with a home loan, or other significant debt, to pay it down and watch your loan balance gradually reduce is a well-trodden path. So, too, is seeing your superannuation balance gradually increase as your employer makes contributions. But where does that leave us in 10, 20, 30+ years from now? Those with cashread more
Protecting your Family’s Wealth
June 14th, 2024Protecting your Family’s Wealth... We all care deeply about the health and prosperity of our family. Beyond material wealth, a thriving family is built on the pillars of physical well-being, strong relationships, and shared values. Ensuring future generations enjoy these benefits involves careful planning and the implementation of robust financial strategies. Understanding asset protection Whereread more
Is Your SMSF Investment Strategy Sufficiently Diversified?
April 30th, 2024When was the last time you reviewed your SMSF investment strategy? If it’s been a while, make sure you have a look – the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) went on the front foot a few years ago, sending letters to over 17,000 SMSFs that hold greater than 90% of their total investments in a singleread more
Super Contribution Caps Set to Increase on 1 July 2024
April 17th, 2024As the end of the financial year approaches, Australians will soon have an opportunity to significantly boost their retirement savings thanks to the upcoming increase in super contribution caps, effective from 1 July. While there are a number of different routes through which you can add value and funds to your retirement, additional super contributionsread more
What is a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)?
March 21st, 2024A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) offers Australians a unique way to save for retirement, in a landscape typically dominated by what are known as “retail funds”. Unlike those traditional super funds, SMSFs offer the ability for up to six members to have direct control over their retirement savings, with the flexibility to choose where theirread more
Overseas Retirement for Australians – How to Navigate New Horizons
February 21st, 2024Embarking on a new chapter in life, overseas retirement presents a unique opportunity for Australians to enjoy a newfound freedom and exploration. As Aussies leave the workforce, the allure of extended travels or even relocating abroad permanently to spend their post-career years requires a careful approach to planning, some parts of which aren’t present inread more
Aged Care Financial Advice (Part Two – Entering Residential Aged Care)
December 4th, 2023Whether for yourself or a loved one, making the decision to enter residential aged care is a significant step in life. The residential aged care system can be complex to navigate, and doing so without proper advice and planning makes it all the more difficult. In part one of this Aged Care Financial Advice series,read more
New Div 296 Tax Legislation for Super Balances over $3m
November 27th, 2023Is your super balance over, or approaching, $3 million? In October 2023, the Australian Government introduced draft Div 296 legislation aimed at reducing tax concessions for individuals whose total superannuation balance (TSB) exceeds $3 million. The policy consideration of this measure is to achieve a more equitable Australian Superannuation System, and this new measure isread more
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