Your superannuation represents one of your most significant assets, often worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Yet many Australians are surprised to discover that their carefully drafted will doesn’t actually control where their super goes after they pass away. This disconnect between expectations and reality can create unnecessary stress for families during … Continued
The Federal Government has announced significant changes to its previously stalled superannuation tax increase plan. After extensive feedback and industry concerns, the revised proposal is designed to better target high-balance superannuation accounts and ensure fairness across the system.What Has Changed?p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″>No Tax on Unrealised Gains:Unlike earlier proposals, the government has removed tax on unrealised … Continued
Gender plays a significant role in shaping financial outcomes in Australia, particularly when it comes to superannuation. Women consistently retire with smaller super balances than men, a disparity with serious consequences for financial security and independence in later life. Understanding the causes of this gap and the strategies women can use to boost their super … Continued
Thinking about making changes to a loved one’s accommodation can be emotional, particularly when it relates to a loss of independence or mobility. Where circumstances are appropriate, a granny flat right may provide much-needed support and care for an elderly family member. This arrangement is often used by older people to secure housing while maintaining … Continued
Superannuation is an element of our lives that runs in the background, unassuming, until we get to an age where we really have to consider how our super measures up come retirement time. If you’re super balance is on the right track, then you’re on your way to reach a comfortable retirement. Its important to … Continued
Does It Pay To Downsize? Recently, two separate pieces of legislation were passed by the federal government, the combination of which is set to supersize the incentive for retirees to downsize their homes in 2023. One key change is lowering the eligible ages for making a superannuation downsizer contribution from 60 to 55 from the … Continued
As 30 June fast approaches, the focus usually shifts towards ensuring strategies relating to managing taxation outcomes and superannuation are implemented before the end of financial year arrives. However, it is also important to look ahead, with some superannuation contribution rules changing from 1 July 2022. These changes could create new opportunities which may benefit … Continued
Understanding the Importance of Superannuation for Your Retirement As Financial Advisers we talk about superannuation a lot. So much so that it probably becomes a fuzzy word people don’t even hear anymore. And the younger you are, the less interested you probably are. But superannuation is super important. It is likely to be the biggest … Continued