Warning to Pre-retirees

Last chance for $540,000 non concessional (NCC) Super top up.

This financial year is the last chance to take advantage of the current non-concessional contributions cap limit and the 3 year bring forward rule.

Why is this such a big deal?

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Budgeting for Christmas (You know you want to!)

 

Not many sleeps till Christmas (gulp). Another year of soggy trifle, Uncle Bert’s bad jokes, endless Christmas Carols played on the cd (guilty) and perhaps the awful credit card hangover when it is all over. So how can you be Christmas ready financially? Well I am glad you asked as it brings me to one of my favourite words…..BUDGET! Music to my ears!

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Men's Health

Since 2003, men all over Australia have been ditching their razors and growing a moustache to raise awareness and funds for a range of men's health issues, including prostate cancer and mental health. I am very passionate about supporting causes that care about making a difference to the lives of Australians. However I can assure you that I have been known to complain about the aesthetics of my husband and his mo.

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Is Your Part Pension Safe?

Pensioners – Beware! Don’t get caught out when the pension rules change. Come 1 January 2017 will see some significant changes to the means testing for Social Security.

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Beneficiary Nominations In Superannuation

You are all going to DIE. One day. We just don’t know when that day will be. I know I am sounding a bit morbid but I am sitting at Skyzone surrounded by hundreds of screaming children whilst I write this so I am feeling a little closer to death!

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