Downsizing retirees can boost superannuation with home sale

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People over 65 will be able to make an additional contribution to super provided they sell their house to do it. This measure was part of the May 2017 budget... Read more continue reading

Australia ranked 6th globally for retirement outcomes: 2017 Natixis Global Retirement Index

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Australian retirees’ wellbeing is ranked number six in the world, according to new research from Natixis Global Asset Management. The 2017 Global Retirement Index (GRI), released yesterday by Natixis Global Asset... Read more continue reading

Xpress Super’s growth has it in the fast lane

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The low-cost SMSF administrator, Xpress Super, enjoyed 100% organic growth in the 2016-17 financial year, highlighting the growing demand by SMSF trustees to minimise their funds’ administrative fees. Xpress Super... Read more continue reading

“Australia’s Death-Tax by Stealth” – can it be managed?

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The removal of anti-detriment payments, announced in the Federal Budget and effective from 1 July 2017, will have a profound effect on non-dependant beneficiaries receiving death benefit payments from un-taxed... Read more continue reading

Budget changes are “on for young and old”

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The 2017 Federal Budget contained several proposals that will raise people’s engagement with their super. When contrasted with the 2016 Federal Budget, the changes in the most recent Budget were... Read more continue reading

Making a $540,000 non-concessional contribution without any money

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On 1 July 2017 the maximum amount a member can contribute to their super fund each year non-concessionally (i.e. no tax deduction) will decrease from $180,000 to $100,000. Currently, a... Read more continue reading

Super changes: the final checklist

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Super changes: the final checklist Colin Lewis, Head of Strategic Advice at Perpetual Private Legislative changes to superannuation are only weeks away – from 1 July 2017 the amount you... Read more continue reading

Strategies to supplement super contributions

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Superannuation is arguably one of the most important investments we can make. The May 2016 Budget presaged significant changes to the superannuation system that come into effect from 1 July... Read more continue reading

Daintree Capital takes on the income challenge

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The income challenge is one of the biggest issues facing Australian retirees. With our official cash rate looking like remaining at 1.5% for quite some time, the numbers become staggering;... Read more continue reading

How the July 1 changes will affect your estate plan

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With July 1 just around the corner, some of the biggest changes to superannuation rules are fast approaching and will have significant implications for some super fund members’ estate plans.... Read more continue reading