Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Australians from all walks of life are being urged to speak up if they suspect they or someone they know are being subjected to financial el …
(ATO)There are a number of ways you can grow your super to make a positive difference to your lifestyle in retirement.If you are, or have been employed, you should make the most of employer’s contribu …
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 …
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 …
Play to Your Financial Strengths It’s easy to forget that financial advice isn’t always one-size-fits-all. While the advice may be solid, it still needs to take into account not only your personal goa …
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 …
How the gender pay gap is causing problems for Aussie women: Now and in the future
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Women are entering retirement with significantly less superannuation and personal savings than men – leading to a growing class of women liv …
Could you go it alone? Making sure a man is not your financial plan
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Divorce is the leading cause of financial hardship for women1. So it’s important to take control of your money and plan for a time when you …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) It’s the shortest month of the year so what better time to make a change and save some money? We’ve got three tips for each of the next four …
Self Managed Super Funds: You can’t do it all yourself
(ATO)Consider the costs, time and skillsYou need to have the time and skills to manage your SMSF, and there are ongoing running costs.As a trustee of an SMSF you’ll be responsible for operating your f …
MoneySmart(ASIC) Types of life insuranceThere are different types of life insurance available. These include:Death cover – pays a set amount of money when you die. The money will go to the people you …