
- 30 June, 2021
What is a Granny Flat?
When we think of a granny flat the first image that comes to mind is a small self-contained structure that is an extension of a person’s home. It is large enough for one or two people, has its own kitchen, living area and bathroom. To build a granny flat requires...
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- 23 June, 2021
More tinkering with super
Back in May 2019, the Federal Budget included a proposal to increase the age limit at which people could make non-concessional contributions under the three year bring-forward rule. But, before getting ahead of ourselves, let’s review the current arrangements. Non-concessional contributions are personal contributions to a superannuation fund, generally made...
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- 14 April, 2021
Something helpful from the Government
I often receive enquiries from financial advisers asking where they can access reliable information in relation to their client’s superannuation dealings. As a starting point, it is unlikely that anyone can access information about another person’s financial arrangements without having, at the very least, that person’s authority to access their...
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- 07 April, 2021
Honesty is always the best policy?
This is an old saying and we hear it a lot. What does it really mean? Is it that the truth will always come out? By lying you are only 39;buying time' and it will probably be worse when it's revealed that you lied? So, what is the relevance of...
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- 31 March, 2021
Stereotyping Retirement (Income)
One of the dangers in life is the tendency to stereotype people, money, and the more esoteric things that make up our lives. We see a dishevelled person in our neighbourhood pushing a shopping trolley with what appears to be their worldly possessions, and we assume they are homeless. This...
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- 24 March, 2021
Age pension entitlement... it can be confusing
Am I receiving my correct age pension entitlement? It is a question that is often asked. Unfortunately, it is not always fully explained by the correspondence from Centrelink or Veterans Affairs. Why am I talking about this issue now? On 20 March 2021 last Saturday – the Age and Service...
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