Making Christmas a time of joy for you It seems to arrive earlier and earlier every year. Just when you thought Christmas was only weeks ago, suddenly it’s only weeks away! While children count down the days, Christmas for many adults can be a difficult time. The stress involved in
6 steps to a sustainable Christmas Just as the Grinch stole Christmas, excess spending can rob us all of yuletide happiness. Seasonal credit card splurges can create ballooning long term debt, while unnecessary consumption inevitably leads to a blow-out in rubbish bin waste. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia estimates $11
Tapping into your home’s equity Retirees feeling the pinch of higher living costs, are reluctantly making difficult decisions as they draw dangerously close to outliving their retirement savings. A 2021 report released by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) found that 90% of Australians who died aged over
Downsize your home, upsize your super Over 55? Thinking of selling your home? Since 1st July 2018 you may be eligible to contribute up to $300,000 ($600,000 for a couple) from the proceeds of the sale of your home to your superannuation fund. This incentive, known as the ‘downsizer contribution’,
Why financial success isn’t just a numbers game! Money, finances, investments… it is easy to see why, logically, financial success could be considered a numbers game. However, real financial success requires much more than just numbers that work. It also requires passion, interest, determination, commitment,
Ethical investing – putting your super where your heart is Millennials – take a bow. Not only are you concerned about how your super is invested, you are more likely than other age group to act on your beliefs when choosing a super fund. Research commissioned by the Responsible Investment
Your super: A scammer’s new target In a recent media release, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned about a new scam doing the rounds. Scammers attempt, through cold calls to superannuation savers, to extract personal and super fund details by offering incentives in the form of gift cards,
How to Ensure Your Savings Benefit Your Loved Ones. Most of us work hard to save for our retirement, and thanks to tax concessions and compulsory contributions, superannuation often forms a large part of retirement savings. But it’s essential to understand who controls where your super goes if you pass
Quarterly Economic Update: July-September 2024 The Australian economy is still growing, but things are moving slower than usual, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is being cautious with any changes to interest rates. They’re waiting for inflation to settle before taking further action. GDP Growth: Slowly But Surely While