Money
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Retirement living
So you want to retire early? Here’s how to do it
If the idea of retiring early has taken hold and won’t let go, it’s time to talk about how to make it happen.
- by Bec Wilson
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Opinion
Superannuation
This super strategy can help you avoid the ‘death tax’
If you’re not careful, the money you still have in super could be significantly taxed once you die.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
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Can I quit and find another job but still access my super?
It’s possible to keep working and crack into your super with a transition to retirement income stream.
- by Noel Whittaker
You can now get super advice for less than $100. Here’s how
Australians will now be able to access financial advice from their super fund for less than $100 following the introduction of new laws.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
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I’m about to receive my inheritance. Will I have to pay tax on it?
Inheritances are given a generous tax treatment in Australia, but if you invest the money, that’s a different story.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
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Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?
Changing how your furniture is valued can give you a bit of wriggle room when it comes to calculating your pension.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Superannuation
The $160 billion problem with Australian SMSFs - and how to fix it
Self-managed superannuation funds in Australia are exhibiting a concerning trend in over-allocating to vulnerable assets such as shares and property.
- by Tim Keith
Opinion
Aged care
Most of us are anxious about aged care. Here’s how to change that
Unsurprisingly, the majority of Australians feel unprepared and concerned about aged care and the possible financial strains.
- by Rachel Lane
Analysis
Pension
Putting off applying for the pension? It could cost you $20,000
Australians miss out on $3 billion in pension entitlements every year - and there’s no way to get that money back.
- by Kaye Fallick
Opinion
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How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?
When it comes to gifting money to your grandkids, you need to think carefully about tax implications – for both you and them.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Retirement living
Finally, there’s some good news about super and retirement
There are changes in the pipeline aimed squarely at solving real retirement problems for everyday Australians like you. And that’s worth celebrating.
- by Bec Wilson
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