Category Archives: Retirement Planning

Basics about Super – EOFY Personal Finance checklist – EOFY

The end of the financial year (EOFY) is approaching, and it’s now time to review all financial matters and take necessary actions before the 30th of June deadline. This includes gathering and documenting all transactions to maintain accurate records. To … Continue reading

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Pensions – When to retire and how much you can draw from super

The stage in life comes to deciding to when to retire and how much we can draw from our super and how much we need to live! Tony Kaye at First Links explains some important details – One of the … Continue reading

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CASE STUDY – Doris & Wally had concerns about the small super they had and would it last

WHERE they were at – Doris and Wally had put in a lot of effort in their respective jobs. They mainly depended on their pension for income, and were keen to avoid using up the limited superannuation savings that Doris … Continue reading

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Pensions Centrelink – Transfer from Disability Pension to Age Pension – Difference between them

A woman called seeking advice on whether it was beneficial to switch from Disability Support Pension (DSP) to Age Pension (AP). She was concerned about potential pros and cons associated with the change. Answer – While the payment amount remains … Continue reading

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Basics about Super – What you need to know – Superannuation Australia

Superannuation is an important part of the Australian retirement system. It is a way for workers to save money for their retirement and it is compulsory for most employees. Superannuation is also a tax-effective way to save for retirement, with … Continue reading

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SMSF Basics – SMSF: Is It the Right Choice for Your Retirement Savings?

Navigating the world of retirement savings can feel like a complex endeavour. A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers a personalised approach to pension savings, putting the control firmly in your hands. With the autonomy to make investment decisions, an SMSF … Continue reading

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Pensions – When to Retire? Choosing to Retire early?

How much do you need? One consideration of when to retire is how will you fund it – how much is required to live on? Every quarter the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) publishes its calculation of how much … Continue reading

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CASE STUDY – Margaret & Harold, knowing term deposits were not enough to ensure their money would last

WHERE they were at – Margaret had enjoyed her service to the public sector, as it was more like serving the community, and she had also been blessed to have the occasional chance to enjoy living on other countries and … Continue reading

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SMSF Basics – Paper & Wet-signed gives more legal certainty

Recent legal advice is that SMSF trustees should exercise caution if considering signing a trust deed  electronically, to avoid the risk of state-based litigation. DBA Lawyers special counsel Bryce Figot warned against the practice authorising a deed using electronic means … Continue reading

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Basics about Super – Super for Contractors – ATO

Do you pay contractors for your business? You may need to pay superannuation for contractors, so here we explain: how the ATO determines when you must pay, about offering choice of fund and how much to pay. Super contributions for … Continue reading

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