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Government pulls back on proposed changes to super

The government has announced changes to three key 2016 Federal Budget proposals—the most significant being that it would not go forward with its proposal to introduce a $500,000 lifetime cap on non-concessional (after-tax) super contributions.

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Government pulls back on proposed changes to super

Investing for retirement pays off

More than half of Australians with investment properties or shares are proactively preparing for retirement, according to MLC’s Australia today report[1].

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Investing for retirement pays off

The impact of the death of a parent on children

Findings from a recent study [1] explored the impact the death of a parent has on children and the surviving parent, comparing the results between insured and uninsured households.

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The impact of the death of a parent on children

Estate Planning: Making sure your money goes where you want it to

Estate planning is not just about making a will. It’s about deciding how you want to be looked after (both medically and financially) if you can’t make your own decisions later in life. It’s also about documenting how you want your assets to be distributed after you die

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Estate Planning:  Making sure your money goes where you want it to

Make my retirement funds last the distance

Retirement should be a time when we reap the rewards of our working life, and being able to enjoy your preferred lifestyle calls for some planning.

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Make my retirement funds last the distance

Six investments & ideas to beat the banks!

The Reserve Bank is joining the global race to record low interest rates, current cash rate is 1.50%. However rates are currently 0.5% in the US and negative interest rates in Japan! These are strange investing times, and our clients are continually seeking a better return on their investment funds.

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Six investments & ideas to beat the banks!

Economic Update - June

As mentioned in the last edition of Market Watch, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official cash rate from 2% to 1.75%, a new all-time low, at their May meeting. The next RBA Board meeting is 7 June 2016.

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Economic Update - June

The new Australian lifestyle isn’t so average

Overseas holidays, new cars and having the latest technology aren’t considered luxuries anymore, but are standard lifestyle expectations of the new ‘average’ Australian, according to research by MLC.

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The new Australian lifestyle isn’t so average