Category Archives: Life Events
Understanding Eligible Spouse Contributions
Explore how eligible spouse contributions can balance superannuation savings and offer tax benefits. Discover if this strategy is right for you. Continue reading
Understanding Transition to Retirement Pensions
Discover the benefits of transition to retirement pensions and how they can provide flexibility and a boost to your retirement savings while you are still working. Continue reading
Building better money habits with your kids
Generally speaking, we Australians are pretty financially savvy, that is, we understand the how and why of effectively managing our money. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean we put that know-how into practice to make astute financial decisions. According to the Australian … Continue reading
What are investment bonds, and how could they be used?
Popular in the days before compulsory superannuation, investment bonds fell out of favor as super became the preferred tax-advantaged environment. With tighter restrictions on superannuation contribution limits and eligibility requirements, bonds might be worth a fresh look. Investment bonds are … Continue reading
Navigating Retirement: Two Approaches to Financial Independence
Steve and Sue Smith have worked hard all their lives, paid their taxes, and now that they have retired, they feel they are entitled to a full age pension. Jenny and John Jones have also worked hard and paid their … Continue reading
Separated? Divorced? New addition to the family? It’s time to review your Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations
Separated? Divorced? New addition to the family? It’s time to review your Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations Even if you’re not wealthy, your estate plan should be regularly reviewed to ensure it considers your changing family situation (such as divorce or a new … Continue reading