Tag Archives: Superannuation
Women the winners in low income super tax offset
Posted on 01. Apr, 2020 by admin.
Women starting a family benefit most from the government’s low-income super contribution. Women are the biggest recipientsi of the low-income super tax offset (LISTO). The number of females eligible for the tax break increases significantly around the time they start having children. How low income super tax offset (LISTO) works LISTO is a government superannuation payment […]
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Super investment options – what’s right for you?
Posted on 01. Dec, 2018 by admin.
Choosing the right super investment options at the right time could make a difference to how much money you have when you retire. When it comes to your superannuation, the investment options you choose today and in future may impact how much money you retire with. If you haven’t selected an investment option within your […]
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Why it pays to contribute to your partner’s super
Posted on 01. Jun, 2018 by admin.
© AMP Life Limited. First published March 2018 If your other half is a stay-at-home parent, working part-time or out of work, adding to their super could benefit you both financially. If your spouse (husband, wife, de facto or same-sex partner) is a low-income earner or not working at the moment, chances are they’re accumulating […]
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Estate planning and why you need a super plan
Posted on 01. Jun, 2017 by admin.
By AMP Life Limited and originally published 6 October 2016. When it comes to passing-on your super money, you need to put specific plans in place so the right people end up with it when the time comes. You’d probably rather be doing something other than thinking about your own mortality. But because your super […]
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Super changes from July 2017
Posted on 01. Feb, 2017 by admin.
How will they impact you? We cover some of the factors to be aware of given changes have just passed in parliament and are due to become superannuation law. Earlier this year, the Federal Budget announcement included a proposal to introduce changes to super bigger than the likes of anything we’ve seen in almost a […]
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2016 – 17 Federal Budget
Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 by admin.
4 May 2016 Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison put forward a number of proposed changes, mainly around contributions to superannuation and taxation, in his budget speech. Here’s a brief roundup of what the proposals could mean for you-whether you’re starting out in your career, taking care of family, on the cusp of retirement or enjoying life […]
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Merry Christmas from Abound Financial & Lifestyle Planning
Posted on 16. Dec, 2015 by admin.
We’ve had a fantastic year here at Abound Financial & Lifestyle Planning. We have created a special Christmas video for you as below. We would like to thank you all for your continuous support and also for all your referrals throughout 2015. We wish you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas and a very […]
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Merry Christmas from the Team at Abound
Posted on 17. Dec, 2014 by admin.
The Team at Abound Financial & Lifestyle Planning would like to wish you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year! We’ve had a great year here at Abound and in our special Christmas video below, we introduce our new team members and share a few financial planning […]
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The superannuation gender gap
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by admin.
It’s an unfortunate fact that a typical woman is estimated to save 35% less for her retirement than the average man. This can be because women are more likely to take career breaks or work part-time when they start a family or care for a loved one.
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The easy way to consolidate your super
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by admin.
Why get it sorted? If your super is lost, tracking it down may give you certainty about how much you have and how it is performing. If your super is spread across several funds, consolidating it into one fund can reduce your paperwork.
