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Should we sell our investment property to top up our super?

Should we sell our investment property to top up our super?

When it comes to selling property, it can be prudent to wait until you’re in a lower tax bracket to lessen the impact of CGT.

  • by Noel Whittaker

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Yes, your super has fallen, but you don’t need to freak out

Yes, your super has fallen, but you don’t need to freak out

If you’re currently googling questions like “Should I withdraw my super?” stop what you’re doing because we need to talk.

  • by Victoria Devine
I have $1.1 million in assets. Would a self-managed super fund suit me?

I have $1.1 million in assets. Would a self-managed super fund suit me?

Super funds are very well run, well regulated and great value for money. Stepping away from these solutions would require very compelling benefits.

  • by Paul Benson
Nervous about retiring? You might be better off than you think

Nervous about retiring? You might be better off than you think

There is a legion of pre-retirees and midlifers in Australia who are above average in the wealth stakes, yet still don’t feel as secure as they should.

  • by Bec Wilson
How long should you wait to apply for aged care?
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Aged care

How long should you wait to apply for aged care?

There can be a misconception that getting aged care is a quick process, but the reality is far longer.

  • by Rachel Lane
These are the best super funds for when you retire

These are the best super funds for when you retire

Retirement-phase superannuation funds almost always outperform their counterparts, but the data on them can be hard to find. Here’s what you need to know.

  • by Bec Wilson
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Your three biggest retirement advice questions, answered

Your three biggest retirement advice questions, answered

Getting financial advice without paying for it is a national pastime in the lead up to retirement. Here are the three most common things people want to know.

  • by Bec Wilson
Does ATO need to know how I spend my pension?

Does ATO need to know how I spend my pension?

While all regulated super funds have to report members’ pension payments to the ATO every three months, what happens when you manage your own super?

  • by Noel Whittaker
Should retirees have to use their homes to fund their retirements?

Should retirees have to use their homes to fund their retirements?

Most Australians facing retirement today don’t have enough in super but what they do have is a large family home.

  • by Bec Wilson
Can you withdraw a loved one’s super after death to save on tax?

Can you withdraw a loved one’s super after death to save on tax?

It’s important to clarify strategies to save on superannuation “death tax”, as there are certain methods that will not work after death.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Should I boost my super or pay off my mortgage?

Should I boost my super or pay off my mortgage?

Owning a roof over our heads and being debt-free in retirement is a common goal. But doing so can come at the expense of extra earnings.

  • by Paul Benson