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The keys to high retirement confidence

June 23, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on The keys to high retirement confidence

Are you retirement ready? Our inaugural How Australia Retires study has uncovered some common themes that make Australians highly confident about their retirement.


Banking on the Age Pension

June 21, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Banking on the Age Pension

The ranks of Australians receiving the Age Pension are increasing. It’s important to understand who is eligible and its role in retirement planning.


Inflation drives the cost of retirement to a record high

June 18, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Inflation drives the cost of retirement to a record high

Self-funded retirees are the hardest hit by the increasing rise in inflation and cost-of-living according to the latest research from Association of Super Funds Australia.


Legislation changes give market-linked pensions better outcome

June 13, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Legislation changes give market-linked pensions better outcome

There is now more flexibility for SMSF members with market-linked pensions whose balances exceed the transfer balance cap with better tax outcomes and estate-planning options said the managing director of a leading SMSF educational organisation.


Overview of the Federal Budget 2023 – 24

May 31, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Overview of the Federal Budget 2023 – 24

 

The following are all the links to the federal government's description of its 2023 Budget.  At the bottom are the Budget Documents for those that love to get into the fine detail of a Budget.

 


2023 Federal Budget: Stronger foundations for a better future

May 31, 2023 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on 2023 Federal Budget: Stronger foundations for a better future

‘Seeing our people through the hard times – and setting our country up for a better future’

“While Australia may have a lot coming at us – we have a lot going for us too” – Dr Jim Chalmers, 2023-2024 Federal Budget Speech.