Archive for the ‘Retirement’ Category

InScope Newsletter – Seven steps to help get the right split

Many investors are understandably concerned when they read news stories about fluctuating global markets, European debt problems and national political decisions such as the carbon tax. How will this uncertainty affect the hard earned money you have invested, especially if you are nearing retirement? Click here to download this month’s InScope newsletter [PDF]

Inscope: Federal Budget 2011-12

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has handed down a conservative Budget, promising to return it to surplus in 2012–13. The Budget focuses on building Australia’s workforce and limiting spending in a number of key areas. We take a look at how the hanges to superannuation, taxation and social security benefits may affect you. Proposed changes include: [...]

Borrowing Rules for SMSF: An introduction

While self managed super funds (SMSFs) can borrow for investment purposes, special rules and restrictions apply. It’s important you understand the rules and seek specialist financial planning advice on your circumstances. What are SMSF borrowing rules? The borrowing rules offer excellent opportunities for SMSFs to maximise earnings by allowing the funds to gear (borrow to [...]

Business Succession Insurance: Is your business protected?

Is your business protected? Whether your business is structured through a partnership, company or trust, few have effective mechanisms in place for the transfer of equity and/or control if one of the owners is lost to the business due to death, total and permanent disablement, or critical illness. In many cases the loss of a [...]

Residential Aged Care: What you need to know

If you or a family member can no longer manage to live independently at home, you may need to consider moving into residential aged care.
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If you or a family member can no longer manage to live independently at home, you may need to consider moving into residential aged care.

Before you do, there are many factors to consider, including your eligibility, the costs involved and the effect on your finances and lifestyle.

Get some answers about the financial options for residential aged care from Rebecca Newton and Prestige Wealth Partners.

Social Security: What you need to know

The Australian Government provides a range of social security benefits to provide financial assistance to retirees and lower income earners. Eligibility for many of these benefits is subject to assets and income tests. Prestige Wealth Partners can help you navigate the maze of Social Security programs and entitlements.

Intro to Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)

Self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have become increasingly popular. While establishing an SMSF can give you greater control and flexibility when planning for your retirement, they also have extensive administrative and compliance requirements.

It’s important to understand more about SMSFs to determine if this option is right for you.

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