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Children are taxed at a much higher rate than adults, but this won’t apply to their own earnings.

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Many people working in creative careers can feel like the world of finance is foreign to them. But it doesn’t have to be.

For most, there comes a time in later life where the costs in time and accounting fees of a self-managed super fund outweigh the benefits.

On the numbers, there’s seemingly an easy answer to your question. But can you really place a value on a roof over your head?

While adding to your super once it hits the cap isn’t possible, your savings can still grow through the power of compound interest.

There’s no way to exclude yourself from the age pension to access super early. But there are ways to plan, so your finances don’t rely on your super.

Investing in international shares can sometimes be a headache, so it’s worth considering options closer to home.

Knowing when to sell up from an investment property that’s costing you too much can be a difficult decision.

Keeping your affairs tax compliant can be a tangle, especially once you’re retired.

If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax, it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.

Shifting your super from accumulation mode to pension mode can have tax benefits, but you’ll be forced to withdraw some each year.