News : Retirement

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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Administration, Retirement, SMSF, Superannuation

Control now of greater importance

SMSF motivation control

The need to have greater control over their superannuation is becoming an increasingly important element motivating individuals to establish an SMSF.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirees struggling with complex system

Retirement cost of living financial literacy

Many Australian retirees face difficulties in understanding the retirement system and lack confidence in managing their finances for retirement.

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Legislation, Retirement, Superannuation

Bills highlight unfair super treatment

superannuation retirement income objective legislation

Superannuation is unfairly treated in the wider retirement income landscape, with recent draft bills highlighting governments regard it as an easy target.

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