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How do transition to retirement strategies work?

Even if you’re nearing retirement age you might not be looking to leave the workforce just yet. Maybe you want to save more money or perhaps you enjoy the interaction and mental stimulation.

Five ways to create a reliable income in retirement

With interest rates at record lows and little chance of a change in sight, creating a reliable income in retirement can be challenging.

A Will isn’t always the way

You would have heard the saying: “where there’s a will, there’s a way”.

This statement is usually used to encourage people who are losing enthusiasm for a task or goal. But it also reflects the way many people feel about estate planning.

New Property Transfer Rules Apply to Deceased Estates Also!

From 1 July 2016 Australian residents selling real estate with a market value of $2 million or more will need to apply for a clearance certificate from the Australian Taxation Office to ensure that 10% is not withheld from the sale proceeds.

The United Kingdom Votes

Leave Campaign wins the Referendum. The United Kingdom (UK) has voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a shock decision that has sent global markets plummeting. It has been over 40 years since the UK last voted to stay in the EU and sentiment towards the common market has shifted dramatically.

Gatherum-Goss & Assoc will be incorporated into Paris Financial

GGA has been specialising in Property Taxation since 1992 and have been part of the Paris Group since 2007. With the move to our newly refurbished offices in 2014, we have been working closely with the entire team at Paris Financial. Incorporating GGA officially under the banner of Paris Financial is the next natural step.

5 Things to note about Brexit Jitters

Core European bond yields have been negative for some time, as the European Central Bank has been aggressively buying bonds as part of its quantitative easing policy. While most of the German yield curve has been negative, German 10-year bond yields turned negative for the first time last night, reflecting uncertainty over the implications of the Brexit vote.

SMSF Critical Amounts, Changes & Dates

Reducing your tax exposure, maximising the opportunities available to you, and reducing your risk of an audit by the regulators is in your best interests. With the end of the financial year fast approaching, this update will help you do exactly that: