RetirementPlanning Tag

28 Nov

Posted at 12:57h in Financial Planning, Investments, Superannuation, Tax, Wealth Creation by
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How a Transition to Retirement (TTR) Pension Works As Australians work longer, it’s common to want more flexibility—perhaps moving to part-time work, reducing stress, or easing toward retirement. The challenge? A drop in work hours often means a drop in income. A Transition to Retirement (TTR) pension...

01 Aug

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The 2025–26 Super Contribution Rules: What’s Changed and What It Means for You The concessional contributions cap remains at $30,000 for FY2025–26. The non-concessional contributions cap remains at $120,000 (or up to $360,000 using the bring-forward rule). The Super Guarantee (SG) has increased from 11.5%...

26 Jun

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The Hidden Wealth of the Age Pension: Understanding Its Lifetime Value When planning for retirement, many Australians focus primarily on superannuation balances and investment portfolios. However, the Age Pension remains a cornerstone of retirement income for a significant portion of the population. Understanding its true lifetime...

29 May

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Imagine an extra $500 landing in your super fund, courtesy of the government, simply for being proactive about your financial future. If you're a low to middle-income earner making after-tax contributions to your super without claiming a tax deduction, you could be eligible for this often-forgotten-about...

30 Apr

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What to Do if the Market Tanks When You're Retired or Close to It Uncertainty is becoming the new normal for investment markets. After the global economy began recovering from the pandemic, fresh challenges like geopolitical conflicts and shifting global alliances introduced new volatility. This can...

28 Mar

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Comparing Residential Property vs Shares: A Long-Term Investment Perspective With interest rates starting to come down in Australia, property investing has once again come into favour. After a period of tightening monetary policy, higher mortgage rates and softening prices, investors are now re-entering the market with...