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Can we put our rental income back into super?

Can we put our rental income back into super?

There are no limits on adding to your super until you hit a certain age, but there’s a question of why you’d want to.

  • by Paul Benson

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Are you guilty of these five midlife money myths?

Are you guilty of these five midlife money myths?

It can feel easy to take financial shortcuts as you get older. But these myths will stop you from having a healthier, wealthier and wiser retirement.

  • by Bec Wilson
How do I avoid my kids being taxed at 66%?

How do I avoid my kids being taxed at 66%?

Children are taxed at a much higher rate than adults, but this won’t apply to their own earnings.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns

Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns

Super funds have declared near double-digit returns for the past financial year, largely thanks to outstanding performances by a raft of tech companies.

  • by John Collett
I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?

I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?

For most, there comes a time in later life where the costs in time and accounting fees of a self-managed super fund outweigh the benefits.

  • by Paul Benson
Have you heard of retirement bonuses? Here’s how to get one

Have you heard of retirement bonuses? Here’s how to get one

Some super funds are paying out up to $22,000 to those ending their work lives. Here’s how that works.

  • by Bec Wilson
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We won the lottery, but lost our pension. Could we have prevented this?
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We won the lottery, but lost our pension. Could we have prevented this?

Once you start spending your windfall, you may start to regain some of your lost pension. But consider yourself extremely fortunate and just enjoy the money.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Three things to keep in mind when planning your will

Three things to keep in mind when planning your will

Twelve million Australians do not have a will, and 60 per cent have never given a thought to estate planning. That’s a serious situation.

  • by Noel Whittaker
How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance

How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance

Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.

  • by Bec Wilson
The simple super move that could make you $500 richer this EOFY

The simple super move that could make you $500 richer this EOFY

Not only is this free money from the government, by the time you retire it could mean an extra $60,000 in your pocket.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know
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How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know

Spending your superannuation can be daunting and, at times, confusing. Here’s all you need to know about accessing your nest egg.

  • by Bec Wilson