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IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THE FUND THAT MATTERS! financial advice retirement planning superannuation

Hi everyone,

We hope last week’s Money in Minutes got you thinking about planning your retirement, and what actions you can be taking today to look after your future self.

Earlier this week, we came across some data that we wish didn’t surprise us. It highlighted the fact that most super fund chan...

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When can you retire? financial planning retirement retirement planning superannuation

Welcome back to your weekly three-minute dose of money wisdom. We hope you’ve all enjoyed a nice break and you’re ready to be that little bit more awesome with your money in 2026.

We all know the power of the internet and we all use it every day. And most of us know our internet use enables the col...

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DO YOU REALLY NEED $1M FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM? estate planning superannuation

One million dollars to escape the rat race! Really? We have no idea where this magical figure arose from that most of us perceive to be the magical number to retire or achieve financial freedom. Our guess is it was a repeated line in the sand by financial commentators to try make their argument.

No...

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WHAT'S ALL THE SUPER NOISE ABOUT? superannuation

This week we wanted to spend our few minutes together to ensure that none of you ever get exposed to failings like the investment schemes run by Shield and First Guardian.

Now, if this is news to you, then please don’t feel a need to familiarise yourself with these investments, more so, we want to ...

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ARE YOU BEING SUPER SILLY? financial planning retirement planning superannuation

Here’s you… super is boring, who cares, its tomorrow’s problem, I don’t really understand it anyway…

Here’s us… you’re being super silly! If superannuation were a country, many of us would try moving there simply due to the generous tax savings on offer. Tax savings now, and tax savings later too!

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SUPER vs MORTGAGE mortgage superannuation

First things first… if you’re still having trouble meeting your mortgage repayments, or you haven’t yet set up a Rainy Day fund, then you need to focus on these two tasks and only then revisit the super versus mortgage dilemma.

The current higher interest rate environment does generally mean we sho...

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DON’T GET SOLD AN SMSF! superannuation

We’ve been quite transparent of our somewhat dislike towards self-managed super funds (SMSF)! They can sometimes have a place for some people, however we believe too many hard working Australian’s end up being sold something they don’t need and shouldn’t want.

Remember, your superannuation is most ...

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SALARY SACRIFICE YOUR WAY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM salary sacrifice superannuation tax

It’s no secret that we are big believers in what’s simple works. With that being the case, there is arguably no better and more effective way to build wealth for your future self than salary sacrificing into your super.

And with next week being the start of a new financial year, there is no better ...

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HEADS UP FOR THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR - PART 2 superannuation tax

For those of you contemplating putting money into super, you have less than four weeks before the end of financial year door closes… so read up!

Last week we highlighted the value of concessional, or “pre-tax” contributions into your super. This week we want to build on that foundation by covering ...

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HEADS UP FOR THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR financial planning superannuation tax

It’s almost June and we’re on the home straight to the finish line for this financial year.

So this is our gentle nudge for some of you who might wish to consider making a contribution to your super fund, perhaps save some tax too!

Here’s the deal… hopefully you’re already well aware that super is...

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Salary Sacrifice Your Way To Financial Freedom salary sacrifice superannuation

It’s no secret that we are big believers in what’s simple works. And with that being the case, there is arguably no better, and more effective way to build wealth for your future self than salary sacrificing into your super.

And with almost all of us earning an income set to benefit from July 1st t...

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Heads Up For End Of Financial Year - Part II superannuation tax

For those of you contemplating putting money into super, you’re now close to two weeks away from the end of financial year door closing… so read up!

Last week we highlighted the value of concessional, or “pre-tax” contributions into your super. This week we want to build on that foundation by cover...

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