News : Retirement

financial advice, Retirement, SMSF

SMSFs preferred by HNW clients

HNW high net worth SMSF superannuation retirement

SMSFs are still the optimal retirement savings vehicle for high net worth individuals, with choice, control and flexibility with complex estate planning strategies the key considerations.

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Retirement

Retirees spending less to stretch savings

Retirees are cutting back to ensure their savings last, but also regard current standards of living as too low to survive.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Majority unaware of retirement options

Retirement income products 2023 Retirement Income Report

Most Australians lack an understanding of the pension products offered by their superannuation funds to boost their incomes in retirement.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Living costs continue to strain retirees

Retirement Retirees ASFA Cost of living

Retirees are experiencing growing challenges in sustaining a comfortable lifestyle due to the rising costs of basic necessities.

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Retirement

Member status key for lump sums

SMSF in-specie lump sum payment

The status of an SMSF member may represent a bigger barrier to an in-specie lump sum payment than the underlying assets exiting the fund.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Competition to improve super

Stephen Jones superannuation sector competition

The government is looking to improve the outcomes for all superannuants by encouraging increased competition between all segments of the industry.

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Contributions, Retirement, Superannuation

SG working, but some may fall short

Superannuation guarantee contributions ASFA comfortable retirement standard

The superannuation guarantee will help many people reach a comfortable retirement, but some will have to work longer or save more to reach that standard.

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Death benefits, Retirement, Superannuation, Tax

Super reform can unlock billions for charity

Superannuation death benefits Philanthropy Australia Tax reform Charities Charity

Eliminating taxes on superannuation death benefit bequests to charities could generate billions of dollars in additional income for Australia’s charitable organisations.

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Retirement, Strategy, Superannuation

Retirement not just about dollars

Retirees Retirement Satisfaction Superannuation

Preparing for a satisfactory and enjoyable retirement involves addressing issues extending beyond the extent of a person’s superannuation savings.

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Pensions, Retirement

TRIS forgotten hero for recontribution

transition to retirement income stream TRIS pension SMSF

Transition-to-retirement income stream pensions have been overlooked, but offer SMSF trustees an easy-to-execute method to start recontributions before retirement.

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