Retirement Planning
FROM BOOMERS TO MILLENNIALS
RETHINKING WEALTH, HOUSING, AND OPPORTUNITY IN AUSTRALIA Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Australian Wealth Australia’s story has long been one of progress, prosperity, and the promise that each generation will enjoy a better life than the last. For decades, this narrative held true: baby boomers and their parents benefited from robust economic growth, affordable housing,…
Read MoreSpouse Contributions: Looking for ways to boost your super?
My spouse and I are looking at ways to boost our super. How do spouse contributions and the associated tax offset work? Spouse contributions can be a great way to build your partner’s superannuation and potentially benefit from a tax offset. If your spouse earns less than $37,000 a year, you may be eligible for…
Read MoreSmart Super Strategies for this EOFY
Make the most of this EOFY with smart super strategies from Leading Advice Sydney. Learn how to boost your retirement savings, claim deductions, and reduce tax before June 30.
Read MoreSuperannuation Beneficiaries
Wondering if your siblings can receive your superannuation? Learn the rules around eligible beneficiaries and how to ensure your nomination is valid with expert advice from Leading Advice Sydney.
Read MoreNavigating Financial Risks and Retirement
Introduction: The Changing Perception of Life Expectancy Life expectancy is one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in retirement planning. It is often quoted as a single number—a statistical average—but this simplification obscures the complexity of individual survival probabilities. For retirees, this misunderstanding can lead to miscalcu- lations about how long their savings need to…
Read MoreStrategies for a Secure Retirement In Australia
Introduction Retirement is a milestone that many Australians look forward to—a time to relax, pursue passions, and enjoy the fruits of decades of hard work. Yet, for Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1980), the path to a secure retire- ment is less certain than it was for their parents. Economic shifts, evolving superannuation…
Read MoreCan you add to a retirement pension?
“I’ve heard that once I start drawing my pension, I can’t add further funds to it. Is this true?” It’s a common misconception that you can’t boost your income stream after you start receiving a pension. While pension accounts don’t directly accept additional contri- butions, there are strategies to “refresh” your pension. For example, you…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Retirement Planning
This article will explore the key changes in superannuation thresholds, delve into the complexities of investment risk in superannuation, and examine emerging retirement income strategies.
Read MoreDownsizer Contributions to Super
Since July 2018 thousands of people have taken advantage of the Government’s downsizer contribution scheme by selling their home and making contributions to their super. This has allowed older Australians to have more money to fund their retirement.Although this is good news for people who have benefited from this scheme, some people may have missed…
Read MoreBe in control of your retirement
Are you approaching retirement? Then chances are the funding of your lifestyle in retirement may be on your mind. Take steps now to avoid getting caught short on retirement income and live the retirement lifestyle you want.The qualifying age is increasing by six months every two years until it reaches 67 in July 2023. The…
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