Tips for choosing investments
All investments come with costs and, whilst these can’t be ignored, there are other key considerations to make when choosing...
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Why understanding retirement mindsets can help deliver better outcomes
Retirement is often talked about as though it is a single life stage. Work ends, income changes and people settle...
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The three milestones that matter in retirement
Australia has no compulsory retirement age. While some occupations may have age based limits for safety reasons, you can generally...
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Do you know how your super is performing?
Many Australians don't know how their super fund has performed or what it invests in. Are you one of them?...
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Have your retirement goals changed
Retirement isn't a fixed destination. What you want from retirement today may look very different from what you imagined a...
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Getting married
Making a commitment to share your life with another person is a significant milestone and there is a lot you...
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Estate planning in retirement – What you need to know
Why is estate planning important in retirement? When planning for retirement, many people focus on whether they have enough money...
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Divorce and your super
Separating from a partner is one of the most significant changes many people experience. Alongside the emotional impact, there are...
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Will I pay capital gains tax on my inheritance?
In Australia, special capital gains tax (CGT) rules apply to the transfer of assets from a deceased estate. The most...
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What would you do if you could retire tomorrow?
Not in ten years' time. Not when you've finished paying off the mortgage. Tomorrow. For many of us, imagining retirement...
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How much super do I need to retire at 60?
Your approach to superannuation is likely to change as you near retirement. And while your own personal circumstances may influence...
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Fake caller ID – how to know who’s really contacting you
Fake caller ID (also called caller ID spoofing) is a common technique that scammers can use to disguise their real...
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What is an investment platform?
You may have heard of investment platforms (or master trusts or wrap accounts, which are two types of investment platforms)....
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The explosion of the Australian credit market
A reshaping of Australia’s financial landscape is underway, driven in large part by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) 2024...
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Investing for income
Share markets are renowned for taking unexpected downturns and while history shows that markets eventually recover, this rebound in value...
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Inflation vs your savings
Inflation is a slow force working against your financial goals. It can quietly erode the purchasing power of your money...
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How to read and understand your super statement
Your super may be one of the biggest assets you'll ever own – and for most of your working life,...
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Avoiding income tax bracket creep
You earn more money; you pay more tax. So far, so fair. But what’s not so fair happens when your...
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$3 million super tax explained
What's actually changing and who it affects Known to some as the ‘$3 million super tax’, new legislation effective from...
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Tips for staying safe online
Investment Scams Investment opportunities that seem too good to be true, probably are. If you’re approached via unsolicited emails or...
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