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Can I quit and find another job but still access my super?
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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

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I’m about to receive my inheritance. Will I have to pay tax on it?
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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
Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?
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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
I’m 30 and living with my parents. How do I get back on my feet?
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I’m 30 and living with my parents. How do I get back on my feet?

It’s common for people to feel shame or disappointment around how their life is turning out. But the good news is, it’s easy to rebuild.

  • by Paridhi Jain
We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?
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We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

Investing something as important as your life savings requires a great deal of careful thinking.

  • by Paul Benson
How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?
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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
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Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?
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Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

Sharemarkets are booming now, but historically markets have fallen about one in every four years, so be careful before jettisoning safer assets.

  • by Paul Benson
I work overseas. Can I get early access to my super?
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I work overseas. Can I get early access to my super?

Even if you’ve cut all ties to Australia, the rules for accessing superannuation are universal.

  • by Noel Whittaker
We’re selling our holiday home - can we put the proceeds into our super?
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We’re selling our holiday home - can we put the proceeds into our super?

A super top-up using the proceeds from your house sale is possible, but you need to be mindful of the size and timing of contributions.

  • by Paul Benson
All my assets are in crypto. How will this affect my pension?
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All my assets are in crypto. How will this affect my pension?

If you’re on the pension and own a significant amount of cryptocurrency, you’ll need to let Services Australia know.

  • by Noel Whittaker
How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?
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How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?

It can be helpful to have a conversation with your parents about their intentions for their estate, which can make planning easier.

  • by Paul Benson

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