Here’s why you need to consolidate your super in 2022
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia)New super rules introduced November 2021 mean employees are now ‘stapled’ to their existing superannuation fund, unless they choose otherwise …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) With the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold again, many employers aren’t in a position to hand out pay rises, no matter how hard you’ve worked. I …
Andrew Brown(Australian Associated Press) More than one million superannuation account holders will receive notice from their funds saying they have underperformed.New requirements will force 13 super …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Since marriage equality was achieved in 2017, LGBTI people have had access to the same legal and financial rights as heterosexual married co …
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent(Australian Associated Press) Even before the latest round of COVID-19 lockdowns, which has seen half the population affected, many Australians …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Worrying about your finances can take a real toll on your mental health. With many people experiencing financial stress this year, we look a …
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent(Australian Associated Press) This week’s release of the Intergenerational Report should be a wake-up call for Australia’s politicians and the c …
Supporting your kids, without sacrificing your own retirement
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) With careful planning, you can give a helping hand to your adult children financially, while still enjoying a comfortable retirement.In the …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Unsure how your relationship status affects your taxes? We’ve made it simple with our couple’s guide to tax.If you’re newly married, engaged …
Concessional contributions and contribution caps changes 1 July 2021
(ATO) Concessional contributions are contributions that are made into your super fund before tax. They are taxed at a rate of 15% in your super fund.From 1 July 2021, the concessional contributions ca …
MoneySmart(ASIC) Income protection insurance pays up to 85% of your pre-tax income for a specified time if you’re unable to work due to partial or total disability.Each income protection policy has it …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Many of us think of retirement as a given – you work hard for your middle years, and then you get to bow out of the workforce and enjoy a we …
