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Can I open a super account for my young grandson?
Helping kids with their super can mean you’ll run into some hurdles.
- by Noel Whittaker
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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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Money & relationships
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
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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
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Superannuation
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
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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
Opinion
Superannuation
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
Opinion
Pension
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
Opinion
Estate planning
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
Opinion
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
Opinion
Superannuation
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