Super Contribution Rules Changes

Super Contribution Rules Changes

It is now more than three months since the superannuation rule changes came into effect allowing retirees up to age seventy-five to make super contributions even if they are not working. The responses from those eligible have been quite varied. Super funds, once...
Australians – World’s Wealthiest People

Australians – World’s Wealthiest People

The Credit Suisse World Wealth Report for 2021 was released recently. The major Swiss bank has been reporting annually on global wealth since 2008. Which country had the highest wealth levels on the planet at the end of 2021? It depends how you measure wealth. Credit...
Investment Losses Will Recover

Investment Losses Will Recover

Investment Losses Will Recover The severe share market sell-off this calendar year has been concerning. The All Ordinaries Index has fallen 1,100 points in the first nine months, a drop of fourteen per cent. It has recovered a little in recent days. Overseas shares...
Pensioner Work Bonus Increase

Pensioner Work Bonus Increase

Pensioner Work Bonus Increase Recently there has been much lobbying of the Government to allow retirees to work and keep their age pensions. Businesses say they are desperately needed to fill the gaps in the workforce caused by the lack of international workers,...
Using Super to Save Tax This Year

Using Super to Save Tax This Year

Using Super to Save Tax This Year Fancy a tax refund for this financial year? Or perhaps just a reduced tax bill? Also interested in building up your retirement savings? Superannuation contributions before June 30 may be the solution. Everyone under age 67 can...
Investment Gearing Options

Investment Gearing Options

People with sound, reliable incomes who would like to increase their tax deductions and reduce their tax bills or earn a refund this financial year, can consider investment gearing. Once an investment loan is set up interest for the next year can be paid and a tax...