In a recent study AMP.NATSEM 33 – The Cost of Kids, the report looked at the cost of raising Australian children. The findings of this report can be summarised as follows: 1. It costs a typical middle income family $812,000 to raise two children from birth until they leave home. In […]
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Superannuation legislation allows Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) to borrow to invest provided certain conditions are satisfied. If you are a business owner, you may now be able to use your superannuation and borrow to buy your business premises within your SMSF. This arrangement offers some advantages: Your SMSF receives all income and capital growth, […]
According to the ASFA Retirement Standard June 2013 quarter, below is the annual budget needed by Australians to fund a comfortable standard of living in their retirement years. Expenses ASFA Modest Standard of Living ASFA Comfortable Standard of Living Housing – ongoing only $59.40 $83.14 Energy $54.64 $56.62 Food $153.92 $191.07 Clothing $29.15 […]
March 14th, 2013 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment Advice, Superannuation Under draft regulations released recently by the Federal Government, superannuation funds will be exempt from tax on pension stream assets for deceased estates. These amendments give superannuation funds the right to tax exemption on investment earnings from assets that support a pension stream following a […]
March 7th, 2013 | Financial Planning, Investment Advice, Self Managed Superannuation Super funds are no longer viewed as an investment vehicle for individuals either in or approaching retirement. The next decade in the superannuation segment will be Gen X and Gen Y’s as they build for their retirement.
28th February, 2013 | Self Managed Superannuation, Financial Planning, Investment Advice Australians love to combine their need to fund for their retirement with their love for property. And if you have a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF), residential and commercial property are quickly becoming the fastest growing investment assets within this structure.
February 20th, 2013 | Financial Planning, Investment Advice, Self Managed Superannuation How hard is your money working for you? Are you a saver or an investor? Why is it better to be an investor rather than a saver?
January 9th, 2013 | Financial Planning, Investment Advice, Superannuation Superannuation is specifically designed to help you save and invest for your retirement – it’s all about helping you take control of your own retirement, rather than rely on the age pension. Changing the way you think about super can make a major difference to your […]
December 19th, 2012 | Economic outlook After another year of a very unstable global economy, the next 12 months are looking bright. In our last e-newsletter for 2012, we take a look at Australia’s economic performance during 2012 and outlook for 2013.
December 12th, 2012 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Taxation, Superannuation Christmas is fast approaching and another year is coming to a close. While you put your feet up over the break, take some time to reflect on 2012 and mentally prepare for the year ahead. Ask yourself a few questions: