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How to use the stage 3 tax cuts to turbocharge your wealth
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How to use the stage 3 tax cuts to turbocharge your wealth

The recently reworked stage 3 tax cuts provide an opportunity to sacrifice salary to super without losing out on take-home pay.

  • by John Collett

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The major changes coming to aged care this year
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Aged care

The major changes coming to aged care this year

On July 1, there will be a fundamental change to aged care which is expected to bring a raft of benefits and better empower residents.

  • by Rachel Lane
The top concerns retirees have about their super – and how to fix them

The top concerns retirees have about their super – and how to fix them

The government is asking for feedback on the retirement phase of super. Here are four issues they should prioritise.

  • by Bec Wilson
These top super funds delivered double-digit returns in 2023

These top super funds delivered double-digit returns in 2023

Bumper superannuation returns in 2023 more than recovered the losses of 2022, and the top funds all have one thing in common.

  • by John Collett
I have relatively simple finances, do I really need a will?

I have relatively simple finances, do I really need a will?

If you die without a will in place, your assets will be divvied up by the government – which can produce some unintended outcomes.

  • by Noel Whittaker
I’m close to retirement, should I de-risk my super?

I’m close to retirement, should I de-risk my super?

When you’re younger, having your super in riskier investment options makes sense. But that should change once you hit retirement age.

  • by Paul Benson
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The seven biggest blunders to avoid when retirement planning

The seven biggest blunders to avoid when retirement planning

There are many pitfalls and surprises to watch out for when planning a happy retirement.

  • by Bec Wilson
Eight ways for women to boost their super

Eight ways for women to boost their super

There are strategies all women (whether single, or as part of a couple) should consider, to ensure you don’t fall behind.

  • by Grace Bacon
Why some five-star aged care homes are the worst in the country
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Why some five-star aged care homes are the worst in the country

The government’s new star rating system for aged care could be leading people to choose poor-quality homes.

  • by Rachel Lane
My ageing parents are in a terrible financial state. How do I help them?

My ageing parents are in a terrible financial state. How do I help them?

If your parents are spending beyond their means, it may be time for an uncomfortable conversation.

  • by Paul Benson
Doing these things in 2024 can help you retire comfortably

Doing these things in 2024 can help you retire comfortably

Getting on top of the basics as you head towards retirement can leave more room – and money – for the fun stuff.

  • by Bec Wilson