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Transition to Retirement Strategy
What is the 'Transition to Retirement' (TTR) Strategy? The Australian Government has recently introduced legislation to allow pre-retirees (55+) access to a Non-Commutable Allocated Pension (NCAP). T...
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Growth pensions turn 100
The introduction of growth pensions in September 2004 gave Australian retirees more investment flexibility than ever before by enabling them to tap into higher growth investments, such as shares and ...
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ATO clarifies Transition to Retirement position
The introduction of transition to retirement legislation has been one of the biggest changes introduced to the superannuation system in years. It allows people aged 55 and over who want to scale back...
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Superannuation: when getting the right advice really counts
The introduction of superannuation choice legislation on July 1 has given many Australians an opportunity to shop around for the proverbial best deal. There has been a lot of hype in the marketplace,...
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Growth pensions – another option for retirees
Planning for your retirement can be an exciting time. It is a time to think about new possibilities. It is also a time to think about how you will replace your income once you stop working. There are...
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Making the salary sacrifice
We often talk about the retirement savings gap and the need for more Australians to direct a greater portion of their income into superannuation. The contributions derived from the accumulated super o...
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Surviving The Investment Rollercoaster
The sharp falls and rises on global equity markets have left many investors wondering whether they would be better off having their funds out of the equity markets altogether. The reality is that mar...
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The sharp falls and rises on global equity markets have left many investors wondering whether they would be better off having their funds out of the equity markets altogether. The reality is that mar...
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