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Superannuation
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Common mistakes investors make - that you should avoid
Key points
- Many of the mistakes investors make are based on commonsense rules of thumb that turn out to be wrong.
- As a result, it’s often wise for investors to turn common sense logic on its head.
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Why super and growth assets like shares really are long term investments
Key points
- While growth assets like shares go through bouts of short- term underperformance versus bonds and cash, they provide superior long-term returns. So, it makes sense that superannuation has a high exposure to them.
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Recession fears & share market falls – what it means for the RBA & investors?
Key points
- The risk of recession is high.
- The falls in shares and commodity prices reflect this.
- Lower growth and recession would mean a high risk of the inflation rate undershooting the RBA’s inflation target.
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Topping up super with ‘catch-up’ contributions
If you have not fully used your concessional cap in a prior financial year, you may be eligible to use these unused carried forward amounts in a later year.
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Smart super strategies for this EOFY
Want to help boost your retirement savings while potentially saving on tax? Here are five smart super strategies to consider before the end of the financial year.
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Top-up your super with help from the Government
If your income is under a certain threshold, then making personal after-tax super contributions could enable you to qualify for a Government co‑contribution and take advantage of the low tax rate payable in super on investment earnings.
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Sacrifice pre-tax salary into super
Contributing some of your pre-tax salary, wages or a bonus into super could help you to reduce your tax and invest more for your retirement.
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Splitting your super contributions to your spouse
Splitting super contributions to your spouse’s super account may help to boost their retirement savings and provide a range of other benefits.
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Steps to claiming a tax deduction for your super contribution
You may be eligible to claim a tax deduction if you make a personal contribution to superannuation. There are some important steps you need to follow carefully and specific timeframes to take action.
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3 factors affecting retirement income
High life expectancy and low interest rates may make it harder for some retirees to live long and prosper.
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