House prices in Brisbane increase 408% – Good financial advice or not?
House prices in Brisbane increase 408% This is what an article in the Courier Mail (paywall) announced today... Over the last 30 years, since late 1990
Coronavirus, savings and advice on how to make it work for you!!
A bazillion articles have been written on the coronavirus, and almost as many have been written about the economic impact it is having on our
Your pension payment could halve in July because of COVID-19 changes to superannuation – ABC News
When a letter arrived in her mailbox recently from her superannuation fund, retiree Sandra Luntz was at a loss as to what it all meant.Key
Testamentary trusts: the benefits and considerations
Benefits of using a testamentary trust Testamentary trusts are established under a valid will to provide a greater level of control over the distribution of
Australian Federal Budget – What can you believe?
Tonight, the Treasurer of Australia, Josh Frydenberg will hand down his first Federal Budget. It will also be the first budget for Scott Morrison as
How much is really needed in retirement?
In the UK in 2014, The Independent Review of Retirement Income (IRRI) was commissioned to look at retirement incomes. Two recommendations from IRRI were: “The
Superannuation: Add to super in your 30s to retire comfortably
FOR anyone in their 30s who can afford to put money into their superannuation, now is the time to start. Even just salary sacrificing $50
Labor’s franking policy is a ticking bomb for all super funds
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) proposal to limit cash refunds of franking credits will clearly impact many pension phase SMSFs, but we believe it also
Minding the gap: older women head back to work to bridge superannuation shortfall
A lack of superannuation, rising rents, underemployment due to raising children or caring for family and marriage breakdown are all factors that can lead women
Labor promises boost to women’s superannuation including payments on parental leave
The Labor Party has today announced a bold move for closing the superannuation gender gap, pledging $400 million to help pay super during parental