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The power of investing in yourself

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

What do you really want out of life? Investing in yourself is an important way to prepare for achieving your personal goals. Here are 5 ways to make sure you’re ready to meet the future as your very best self. Take care of your body...

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Boost your retirement income with salary sacrifice

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in Superannuation by Strategic Retirement Solutions

By contributing into your super, you can reduce the amount of tax you pay while adding to your future retirement income. What is salary sacrifice? Put simply, salary sacrifice is where you pay a portion of your pre-tax salary or wages as an additional contribution to your...

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Funding retirement income in a low interest rate environment

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

While a traditional bank deposit is generally regarded as one of the safest forms of investment, it also currently offers amongst the lowest returns. For those relying on bank deposits to fund their retirement income, the current record low interest rate environment offers little reward. For...

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Who’ll inherit your family heirlooms, if not your kids?

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

If you’re a baby boomer, you may be considering passing down some of your treasured possessions to your children or grandchildren—especially if downsizing your home is on the horizon.  If you’ve already made the assumption that they’ll be willing recipients, you could be in for...

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Investment bonds – an alternative to super

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in Superannuation by Strategic Retirement Solutions

A number of changes came into effect on 1 July 2017 that limit the amount of money those saving for retirement can put into super. This includes new limits on concessional (or before tax) and non-concessional (or after tax) contributions. The limit on concessional contributions has...

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Understanding how SMSF contributions work

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in Superannuation by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Contributions can play an essential role in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Your SMSF contributions can be made in two ways – either by cash or an asset (known in the trade as ‘in specie’ contribution). Typically, your SMSF can accept: employer contributions personal contributions salary...

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MARKET AND ECONOMIC OVERVIEW – November 2017

Posted at 14 Nov 2017 in Economic Updates by Strategic Retirement Solutions

Australia CPI data for the September quarter showed prices rising 1.8% from a year ago. This was below expectations of a 2.0% increase. Recent increases in utility prices had a more modest impact on the inflation data than anticipated. Housing and transport costs also continue...

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Why you should have an emergency fund

Posted at 02 Nov 2017 in General Interest by Strategic Retirement Solutions

When you're faced with unexpected expenses, having emergency cash set aside can make all the difference. Could a relatively minor event—such as an unexpected filling, visit to the vet, broken phone, faulty home appliance or busted car tyre—leave you financially stranded? If you answered yes, you’re not...

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5 Superannuation Tips for High Income Earners

Posted at 02 Nov 2017 in Superannuation by Strategic Retirement Solutions

There’s a new set of superannuation rules for higher income Australians. These recent legislative changes affect salary sacrificing, taxation and estate planning. If you’re salary sacrificing, be aware the concessional (pre-tax) limit has been cut to $25,000 per year. You may need to reduce your...

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