I often get asked “what do people actually do in retirement?”. Obviously, the answer to that question is going to be very personal. But here are some of the ideas, or some of the things i've heard throughout the last…
When I ask clients how they're progressing towards their retirement, they will often say to me “Well, I think I'm behind, because I don't have $1 million dollars and I've heard I need $1 million dollars to retire”. Whilst it…
There are a lot of benefits to making super contributions. So it's definitely something that you should at least consider doing. For example, you can qualify for tax savings by making salary sacrifice contributions to super. You may be able…
I thought I'd just take a moment to talk a little bit about Centrelink’s gifting rules. So it's pretty common that I will get people asking me about Centrelink's gifting rules, because they're contemplating either gifting some money to their…
Most of us don’t think much about our Superannuation, until we get closer to retirement. If you’re experiencing hardship and are considering applying for early access to your Super, this article will help you understand your options and what you…
Just a quick update on the latest announcements from the Government regarding their efforts to stimulate the economy and slow down the finance impact of COVID-19.
For most of us we don't give a heap of thought to our superannuation till we get closer to retirement, or maybe once a year when we got out statement. If you're thinking about accessing your superannuation before retirement, its…
If you're thinking about downsizing your home, you may be wondering what to do with the proceeds. One of the options you could be considering is downsizer contributions, contributing money to superannuation and benefiting from the many tax advantages it…
Not knowing the answer to the question, "How Long Will My Super Last?" can keep retirees and pre-retirees up at night. It will often be the reason people work longer in jobs they hate because they're worried about stopping work…