News : Retirement

Investments, Retirement

Retirement income under pressure after rate cut

Retirement income investments should be reassessed following the latest rate cut, while wider sources of franking credits should also be considered, according to a specialist investment manager.

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Investments, Retirement

Crash protection plan recommended for retirees

A boutique asset manager has advised retirees to opt for a crash protection strategy to minimise the impact of a financial downturn on their investment portfolio.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Poll indicates strong support for raising SG

superannuation; age pension; retirement

The majority of Australians are supportive of raising the rate of compulsory superannuation and believe the age pension alone will not meet their retirement needs.

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Retirement

Cost of living for retirees remains stable

The cost of living for retirees shifted only marginally in the March quarter despite significant price rises for medical expenses and food, according to ASFA.

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Retirement, Tax

Tax impact of franking credits remains unaddressed

tax impact; franking credits

The impact of franking credit refunds on the wider tax base has yet to be addressed, despite refunds featuring prominently in the recent federal election.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement strategy an advice value-add

An SMSF strategist has labelled making use of the retirement provisions in the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act a very important strategic element of an adviser’s value proposition.

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Investments, Pensions, Retirement

Hub24 platform adds Challenger annuities

Hub24 has added three annuity products from Challenger to its investment menu.

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Retirement, Tax

Labor voters turn against franking credit plan

The opposition’s plans to ban franking credit refunds has been rejected by Labor voters who have indicated they will switch parties over the issue.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Workers still not hitting self-funded benchmark

An annual survey has shown more people are heading into retirement without sufficient assets to be self-funded and will be forced to rely on government benefits.

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Retirement, Strategy

Retirees not achieving financial security

Man seeking financial security lost in maze raising arms in frustration

Financial security and peace of mind rank as key concerns for retirees, with no identifiable solutions to these issues, a recent study has shown.

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