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Superannuation
How to get a $10,000 cash boost without raiding your super
If you really do need a cash injection to tide you over in these tough times, don’t risk your financial future by raiding super. There are other alternatives.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Super wars
Why compulsory super remains a great idea
Is it better to have a little more in your pocket now or a big pile of cash when you retire? You be the judge.
- by Noel Whittaker
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What documents do you need to support a CSHC claim?
The seniors card test considers the adjusted taxable income of a customer and partner, plus deemed income from any account-based income streams held.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Asset splitting agreement best during divorce
Tax rules stipulate is that 'rollover relief' can be applied to an unrealised Capital Gains Tax liability on property sold.
- by George Cochrane
Aged care
Aged care may cost low-means residents more after interest rate cut
A July 1 cut in the government-set aged care interest rate means the maximum lump sum that low-means residents can pay will increase to a whopping $518,033
- by Rachel Lane
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Hidden dangers in gifting property to children
There are other ways to help out without putting your name on the property title, so as to avoid Capital Gains Tax on transfer.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Budgeting
It's not too late to change your mind on COVID-19 relief
Whether you put your mortgage repayments on hold or grabbed a chunk of your super using the government's financial hardship provisions, it's still possible to reverse those actions if you don't need the cash.
- by Melissa Browne
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Breaking down the fee structure of wrap accounts
If you insist on choosing your own investments, perhaps you should compare independently managed accounts versus wraps.
- by George Cochrane
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Australian economy
Australia still a lucky country but we also have to make our own
Our economy has been underpinned by the resources industry for two decades but it's time to broaden our economic base.
- by Alex Joiner
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The importance of setting up a valid Enduring Power of Attorney
When writing your document, insert a special provision that authorises your attorney to withdraw funds from your superannuation only after obtaining financial advice.
- by Noel Whittaker
Superannuation
Pressure builds for more super fund mergers
Billions of dollars have been drained from the super system in recent months forcing fund trustees to have some frank conversations about whether a merger might be in the best interests of members.
- by Charlotte Grieve