Monthly Archives: April 2022

Basics about Super – Superannuation in Australia and how it works

The Australian Superannuation system is a long term savings arrangement by the Australian Government to save for your retirement, and help ensure Australians have enough income in retirement. Super money is predominantly paid in by employers, the self-employed for themselves, … Continue reading

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Masterclass SMSF – Ways to Prepare for Trustee Incapacity or Death

It relieves lots of stress when we prepare ahead of time – yet we often put it off as it takes time and effort – especially when looking at ways to prepare for Trustee incapacity or death. Here is sound … Continue reading

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NEWS – Current Super Rules Allow New Strategies to Reduce Taxable Components

Current super rules allow new strategies enabling fund members to reduce their taxable components, but take care what steps are taken. BT Financial Group SMSF strategy national manager Neil Sparks said the introduction of bring-forward rules and downsizer contributions created … Continue reading

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MASTERCLASS Investment – Economic Cycles and Investing Outcomes

Four identifiable stages make up the economic cycle. They are: Expansion, slowdown, contraction and recovery. The direction and the pace of economic activity identify these cycles. An expansionary environment is when growth is expanding and an a faster rate; A … Continue reading

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NEWS – Fed. Budget had no major changes for super, only attempt to resolve some issues

The financial services industry has welcomed the fact the 2022 federal budget contained no major changes to superannuation, while at the same time applauding the government’s attempt to resolve some contemporary issues. Measures handed down in the 2022 budget included … Continue reading

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