We are constantly comparing ourselves to others but savvy investors focus on progress against goals. Why does my car have a four-letter word instead of four interlocked rings on its nose? What can I do to lower the first two digits of my postcode to 20, 30 or 40? Social comparison is how we evaluate ourselves against others.
Read MoreAdvised Australians enjoy their retirement more than their unadvised counterparts, according to a new report.
Read MoreAccording to one adviser, once younger Australians understand how financial advisers are helping clients, they will be clamouring to join the profession.
Read MoreContribution caps apply to both concessional and non-concessional contributions.
Read MoreUnlike standard retail and industry super funds, Super SA ‘Triple S’ offers some unique benefits for its members as a constitutionally protected super fund.
A person who is eligible for Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payments is expected to use their own financial resources to support themself so the ability to gift to others without an impact on entitlements may be limited.
Read MoreRecent updates to the Federal Budget have favourably impacted contribution rules for superannuation, which come into effect from 1 July 2022, as part the implementation of the Federal Government’s superannuation reform.
Read MoreA retiree views the world very differently from someone still in the workforce, and a good financial planner understands how their view of the world changes over time.
Read MoreFor many people, superannuation will be the single largest asset they will ever accumulate, not including their family home. Even so, there is understandable fear and trepidation among individuals as they near retirement about how long their savings will last, and whether they will be able to live the lifestyle they desire?
Many approach retirement feeling ill-prepared, and this is where good advice can provide great peace of mind.
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