
- 20 July, 2022
Something positive from the pandemic
With COVID-19 having reaped havoc on the lives of 25 million everyday Australians it might seem strange to be making comments about positives. And I am not just talking about washing our hands more often, or perhaps keeping a little distance between ourselves and the next person, or even wearing...
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- 13 May, 2022
Can I access my super early?
Most superannuation benefits are “preserved”. That is, they cannot be accessed until certain conditions have been met. These are referred to as “conditions of release”. The most common conditions of release include: Retirement, after having reached preservation age see the following table) Turning 65 years of age, even if still...
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- 16 March, 2022
Retirement - 6 months in!
On 17 September 2021, I retired from full-time work and started a new phase in my life. Although I have written numerous times about retirement, I previously had no real-life knowledge of what retirement would really be like. So, for my partner and I, retirement would be a whole new...
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- 02 March, 2022
Retirement just got more expensive
Regular readers of this blog will be familiar with the Retirement Standard released by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ASFA) each quarter. The Retirement Standard provides a detailed budget of the estimated minimum living cost to support a comfortable and a modest lifestyle for both a single person...
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- 16 February, 2022
Looking to maximise your super, and get a tax break at the same time?
If you are one of those people that are looking for opportunities to maximise your super, and claim a tax deduction along the way, there are strategies that may help. However, like most things relating to superannuation, there are some conditions attached. In this blog, I will focus on concessional...
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- 19 January, 2022
Boost your savings in 2022
With a new year now upon us, our thoughts might have turned to making New Year’s Resolutions – those promises we make to ourselves at the start of each year. Sometimes our resolutions may involve money. That is, we plan to save more, or spend less, or get rid of...
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