Investment bonds a tax effective superannuation alternative

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With superannuation reforms announced in the Federal Government’s 2016-17 Budget being realised, it is imperative that people consider ways to achieve a tax effective retirement income outside the superannuation system,... Read more continue reading

Utilising Investment Bonds to maximise your age pension entitlements post 1 January 2017

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Overview From 1 January 2017, there are changes to the assets test taper rates and thresholds; this means many couples and individuals could lose part or all of their age... Read more continue reading

Changes to superannuation – the end of unlimited, tax effective superannuation

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“Now that the Government has finalised legislation for super reforms, there is some certainty over the changes that will come into place on 1st July 2017. “What the legislation shows... Read more continue reading

How the new “objective of superannuation” legislation will change funds

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The superannuation system is now set to have a clear legislative purpose– and it is one which raises a raft of new questions. Almost 25 years after the government introduced... Read more continue reading

With 10 years to retirement can helping your children be detrimental to your own retirement?

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A lot of my clients are telling me “I want to help my children buy a home.” This is understandable given the average house price as a ratio to average... Read more continue reading

IOOF Analysis: Third tranche of draft super reforms released

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The Government has released for comment the third tranche of draft legislation for the superannuation reforms to commence 1 July 2017. Here, IOOF Senior Technical Services Manager, Pam Roberts, comments... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super strengthens responsible investment credentials

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Local Government Super (LGS) has bolstered its commitment to responsible investment practices by making three significant changes to the investment restriction criteria within its Sustainable Australian Shares investment option (SAS).... Read more continue reading

Why Turnbull must change the Super rules

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The Government has supposedly weathered the storm and protest over their proposed superannuation changes. So hopefully they won’t suddenly collapse in a heap to appease all of the “NIMBYs”, which... Read more continue reading

Constant tinkering and complexity making family home better than super for retirement

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The constant tinkering and growing complexity of superannuation can only serve to fuel a lack of confidence in the system and drive consumers to seek alternatives to fund or financially... Read more continue reading

What happens if I live too long?

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Market volatility raises fear of retirement shortfall Often the question that weighs most on older Australians is, ‘what happens if I outlive my money?’ The risk of living too long... Read more continue reading