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New financial year, new super rules
From 1st July 2020, the Government has put an end to the work test for members aged 65 and 66 to make voluntary contributions to superannuation without having to meet the work test. From this date, anyone under the age of 67 can make contributions to their super...
Things to think about upon turning 60
Turning 60… it’s a time where you’ve spent many years of your working life only dreaming of… If you have been lucky enough to reach this milestone, you’ve now hit the sweet spot in life where you are finally able to work less, spend more time with family and access...
Centrelink Concession Cards
Centrelink Concession Cards – Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card and Low Income Health Care Card Eligibility for the age pension is a common consideration for those retiring, however there are other Centrelink concessions that are sometimes overlooked. These cards...
Christina’s tips for lowering interest rates
With interest rates at all-time lows and lenders signing up fewer loans than usual, there has never been a better time to get a better home loan deal. Often you don’t even have to refinance, you just have to threaten to refinance and banks will often go out of their...
Building trust within farming families
Recently, our Director, Tony Catt caught up with Jeremy from Farm Owners Academy to discuss farm succession planning. Marrying into a farming family, Tony has a strong understanding of farming businesses and finance, providing an inside view of how to make it work. To...
Early super access: What to consider
Due to COVID-19, people are finding themselves in financial difficulty and are needing access to their super earlier than planned. To make the choice that best serves your needs, it is important to know all your options. Potential consequences include locking...