Monthly Archives: December 2016

Masterclass SMSF – Latest Changes to Pensions and Superannuation

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

The 2016 Australian Government Budget handed down in May issued the most changes to pensions and superannuation seen in years, as part of the broader reform agenda to improve the sustainability and equity of our super system. Some of the … Continue reading →

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NEWS – Putting the sale of a business into super – Watch the contribution caps!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

If you have or will have proceeds from the sale of a business and want  to put them into super, be mindful and watch the contributions caps! An article in Money Management explains more – Small business owners who are … Continue reading →

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MASTERCLASS Investment – Financial Health Part 1 – Key ways to analyse it

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

To understand company financial health helps investors (either those buying shares in listed and other companies, or business owners in their own companies) to be confident that the investment is worthwhile or going as expected, or improving or the reverse … Continue reading →

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Pensions – Centrelink – New Asset Test Levels and taper rate that could reduce the pension received

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

If you receive or are about to receive an Australian Government pension, there are new asset test levels and taper rates from the start of next year 2017 you need to know about, which could reduce the pension received, as … Continue reading →

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