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Average age for establishing SMSFs sitting at 48.9: Report

            The latest SMSF Benchmark Report from Class indicates that there is a continuing trend towards younger age groups setting up SMSFs, which follows similar findings from recent ATO statistics. In its latest SMSF Benchmark Report for the March quarter, SMSF software company Class analysed 26,100 funds comprising 46,943 members,...

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LRBAs, guarantees in need of review after property market falls

With property markets taking a tumble in recent times, some SMSF clients may need to review the loan arrangements and guarantees they have, particularly where the loan-to-value ratio has significantly dropped, says an industry lawyer.

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Australia – How are we going as 2018-19 ends?

            One great source of data about Australia. Become better acquainted with the country we love. An up-to-date snapshot of Australia's vital statistics.   Please click on the following link to see all this interesting information. The areas covered are: Overview Markets GDP Labour Prices Money Trade Government Business Consumer Housing...

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What it will take to close the super gap between men and women

There’s a lot of talk about in how to close the super gap between men and women, with women often retiring with far less than men.

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Recession on our mind

When do we know for certain that we are on a path toward recession and that what we are experiencing is not simply a reversion to trend? How can investors prepare?

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Why industry superannuation funds are not so super.

By Melinda Howes, Updated Apr 11, 2018 — 3.20pm, first published at 3.00pm Union super and professional retail funds agree on one thing: legislation currently stifles competition in the default superannuation market. It has been rare for union funds to acknowledge this fact, but credit must go to Australian Super at The Australian Financial Review Banking & Wealth Summit...

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Wanted: More voluntary super contributions

Are you contributing enough to super? Recent research highlights the reality that most members of large super funds do not make voluntary contributions.

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Australia by the numbers – May Update

          An up-to-date snapshot of Australia's vital statistics.   Please click on the following link to see all this interesting information. The areas covered are: Overview Markets GDP Labour Prices Money Trade Government Business Consumer Housing Taxes Climate   Access all this data here.   tradingeconomics.com

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Goodbye to ad-hoc portfolios

Investment portfolios are often built in an ad-hoc fashion with too little thought given to taking a co-ordinated approach to investing.

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What a financial planner does to help.

Updated research from Vanguard confirms what previous research found concerning the average value added to clients' long-term wealth by a financial planner.  

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Limited recourse borrowing arrangements – LRBAs

Transfer of loan amounts flagged as vital compliance step for LRBAs

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SMSFs on ATO’s radar in cryptocurrency review

            As part of its review of transaction information from cryptocurrency service providers, the ATO has said that it will be using this data to ensure that SMSF trustees or members who invest in cryptocurrency are complying with their obligations. In an online update, the ATO stated that it has...

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The proper help can be a benefit – age pension

About two-thirds of Australians are entitled to at least a partial age pension (i), so most of us need to understand how it works and determine what role we want it to play in our retirement plan.

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Australia’s $4bn Super blackhole impacting self-employed most

While a recent research report has predicted that the ATO’s crackdown on SG non-compliance will be effective in improving the payment of super to employees, the lack of super savings among the self-employed is expected to remain a critical issue.

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How the 2019 Federal Budget affects you

The following links take you to that section of the 2019 Budget that affects you most.

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Federal Budget 2019 – Overview

The Government’s economic plan and this Budget are building a stronger economy and securing a better future for all Australians. This Budget and our economic plan are: Returning the budget to surplus Delivering more jobs Providing lower taxes Guaranteeing essential services like Medicare, schools, hospitals and roads

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How a financial planner helps you.

The following list are the issues a financial planner manages on your behalf to help you attain your long term financial goals. Issues that generate more when a planner’s experience and knowledge adds to your own. The things a Professional Financial Adviser Does for You: THE FINANCIAL PLANNER: Cares greatly about your finances and long...

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Budget Time – How’s Australia going?

A quick look at these facts and figures and you'll be totally prepared for Tuesday's Budget.

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ATO flags PAYG obligations for SMSFs with legacy pensions

The ATO has reminded SMSFs that are paying capped defined benefit income streams to members to ensure they are meeting their PAYG obligations.

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Don’t just plan for retirement; Plan for your life

In the financial services industry, advising people to spend money is like being a doctor encouraging ice-cream consumption. 

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Consumers misunderstand types of advice

The need to be studious about our financial future never goes away and ASIC is pushing hard to help us all understand this.  Advice is very important but so to is having a good understanding of what is being proposed. 

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Personal super contributions and the 10% test

With Labor threatening to reinstate the 10 per cent test if elected, SMSF clients may want to make the most of their ability to claim deductions for personal contributions this financial year, says a technical expert.

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What investors can expect as key moves affecting markets await

Investors saw increased market volatility and uncertainty at the end of 2018, largely because of a changing investment landscape and slowing global economy. 

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Paying for health care in retirement

In retirement, an Australian couple needs from $4,700 to $9,400 a year to pay for health care , according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, and the average cost of private health insurance rose 4.8 per cent in 2017, far outpacing inflation.

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Industry Super – might be cheaper but is it worth the risk?

If you are considering moving your superannuation and insurances to an Industry Super fund in order to save a few dollars, it’s important you understand the ramifications of Industry Super insurance cover. Please read the below and attached report that provides some insight into the different product offerings.   You need to be aware that...

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All you need to know about how Australia is going.

One great source of data about Australia.  Become better acquainted with the country we love.

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The problem with getting to 53 years of age.

Here’s some food for thought and another reason why getting professional help from a financial planner is worth serious consideration. Previous articles in this series, which are based on research conducted by Vanguard Investments Pty Ltd, show that a financial planner adds around 3% to what would be the expected return of an investment portfolio....

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High-risk LRBAs, TBAR on the ATO’s radar this year

LRBA - Limited recourse borrowing arrangements TBAR - Transfer balance account reporting

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A checklist for a healthy financial year

A year may not seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in 365 days. Since last February, you may have changed jobs, received a raise, gotten married or divorced, brought home a baby or had one of your kids move out of home.

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Tax and estate planning traps flagged with pension restructures

While the ATO has previously stated that changing a pension to reversionary after it has been commenced is generally fine where the deed allows it, it may be safest to stop and restart the pension, says a technical expert.

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