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When super isn’t compulsory

As Australia’s $2.8-trillion super system attracts even more headlines than usual, more people may mistakenly assume that almost everyone in the workforce is covered by at least compulsory contributions.
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Investors brace for Brexit – deal or no deal

When people in the UK woke up on 24 June 2016 to the news that the country had voted to leave the EU (or "Brexit" as it is now commonly known), little did they know that 2.5 years later, the future of the UK's relationship with Europe would still be unclear. As debate and negotiation continue, what should investors do?
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ATO identifies SMSF contravention red flags

The ATO has identified certain red flags and problem areas with SMSFs that will attract its attention, ahead of tax time 2019.
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Extra website resources and tools is one way we offer you and your family more.

The following are available via our website and are not often available in the one place. All can save you time and effort. *
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Tax and estate planning traps flagged with pension restructures

While the ATO has previously stated that changing a pension to reversionary after it has been commenced is generally fine where the deed allows it, it may be safest to stop and restart the pension, says a technical expert.
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A checklist for a healthy financial year

A year may not seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in 365 days. Since last February, you may have changed jobs, received a raise, gotten married or divorced, brought home a baby or had one of your kids move out of home.
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High-risk LRBAs, TBAR on the ATO’s radar this year

LRBA - Limited recourse borrowing arrangements TBAR - Transfer balance account reporting
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All you need to know about how Australia is going.

One great source of data about Australia. Become better acquainted with the country we love.
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28 February 2019

Royal Commission report makes super fee recommendations

You can access the final report here.
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25 February 2019

Four tips for boosting your super balance

If you could add $61,000 to your super fund in 10 years, would you do it?
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22 February 2019

New Year resolutions – New Year strategies

Here’s some good news for investors. With a few straightforward New Year resolutions and strategies, they can become better investors and better managers of their personal finances.
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18 February 2019

Part 4 – The major benefit of ‘behavioural coaching’

One important part of a planner’s job, and what adds real value, is being able to keep their clients focused when times are bad.
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