Help your children without affecting your retirement

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I’m relatively new to parenthood. Today was my son’s 2nd birthday. My wife and I watched with anticipation as he madly opened his birthday present. The look of sheer delight... Read more continue reading

The $1.6m cap: Managing super balances for couples

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There is plenty of discussion about the new rules limiting tax-free superannuation caps. Omniwealth thought a real-life case study that was actioned in client’s SOA in April-May would be useful.... Read more continue reading

Unlocking value for retirement income

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For many retirees, the family home represents their primary source of personal wealth. For most, paying off the mortgage has been more important than making additional contributions to superannuation, creating... Read more continue reading

Changes to superannuation are almost here – don’t keep your head in the sand

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It’s time to seriously consider tax-effective options outside of super. According to Neil Rogan, General Manager of Investment Bonds for Centuria, time is running out for Australians likely to be... Read more continue reading

Understanding the upcoming changes to super contribution limits

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On 1 July 2017, some of the widest-sweeping reforms to super since 2007 will come into effect. These reforms aim to limit the amount of money people can contribute to... Read more continue reading

Superannuation funds should bypass “black box” for alternative investments, says Parametric

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The US-based implementation fund manager, Parametric, has devised an alternative source of return that will allow APRA-regulated funds to bypass hedge funds. Tom Lee, Managing Director Investment Strategy and Research,... Read more continue reading

Do I boost my super or reduce my home loan?

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Does it make sense to make additional concessional contributions to superannuation if you still have non-deductible debt such as a home loan? The maths is simple for an average couple... Read more continue reading

Proposed changes to default super to deliver enhanced choice and better financial outcomes

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The Productivity Commission (PC) has recommended changes to the $474 billion default super market that would encourage greater customer choice and engagement.  If enacted, the changes will result in employees... Read more continue reading

Super industry expects 2017 to be better than last year

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The pace and poignancy of change has certainly heightened in the past few months; spurred on by new leadership in the US, as well as increasingly innovative ways organisations, are... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission draft report on alternative models for default super released

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The Productivity Commission (PC) has released its draft report on alternative models for default super, supporting an overhaul of how members join default super funds.  The PC will finalise their... Read more continue reading