The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has delayed the release of the Federal Budget this year to October instead of the usual May announcement. On Tuesday (6th Oct 2020), Treasurer Josh Frydenberg proposed a range of measures to get our economy back on it’s feet, albeit a third wave of COVID-19. Financial Life Planner […]
Estate Planning with an SMSF
Self Managed Super Funds continue to be a popular choice for those wanting more control over their retirement savings. The focus within SMSFs is often on implementing strategies to boost your account balance or reduce the tax bill. But an equally important stage of the lifecycle is estate planning with an SMSF. Estate planning and […]
Does the 4 percent rule still work?
The 4 percent withdrawal rule is a rule of thumb that helps investors easily calculate how much they need to save in order to ‘live off the earnings for the rest of their life’. Without this guideline, it would be very difficult for most people to plan for decades of non-working life without worrying about […]
Understanding Investment Bonds
Investment bonds (sometimes call insurance bonds) were once a popular investment vehicle for high income earners. However, in the mid 1980’s along came superannuation, which soon became the investment of choice for many. Investment bonds are now undergoing a resurgence of sorts. And this is thanks to the restrictions on the amount that can be […]
Downsizer Contributions
The Downsizer contribution gives Australians over the age of 65 who have recently sold their home the ability to make a superannuation contribution regardless of your working status. The idea is that sale proceeds up to $300,000 per person can be put into super to help fund your retirement. Who is this helpful for? Anyone […]