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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Aged Care Planning: A Critical Component of Holistic Financial Advice

Aged Care Planning: A Critical Component of Holistic Financial Advice As the Australian population ages, the importance of aged care planning within the realm of financial advice is becoming increasingly apparent. This need is not transient; it is growing in … Continue reading

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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

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