Summary What’s the difference between making a concessional contribution and a non-concessional contribution? Content What’s the difference between making a concessional contribution and a non-concessional contribution? There are two types of contributions that can be made to your super account, concessional contributions and non-concessional contributions: 1. Concessional contributions include compulsory Read more…
Summary With interest rates at historically low levels, thousands of mortgage holders are able to pay off their homes faster; but interest rate movements mean different things to different people. Content With interest rates at historically low levels, thousands of mortgage holders are able to pay off their homes faster; Read more…
Summary The following article was originally published by IOOF. Many of us save and plan for retirement, with our main focus on ensuring we have enough money to live the type of lifestyle that we want. Although this is an important aspect of planning ahead, another key consideration is planning Read more…
Summary One of the most important steps you can take on the road to financial security is to prepare a sustainable budget beforehand. This will help give you the foundation you need to build an effective financial plan that is realistic, achievable and tailored to your own individual circumstances. Content Read more…
Summary No one knows what’s around the corner. It’s a fact of life that every day, Australians just like you are faced with life-changing tragedy. An unexpected death, a serious health crisis or a debilitating accident don’t just come with a high emotional cost, they can have a serious and Read more…
Summary Overseas holidays, new cars and having the latest technology aren’t considered luxuries anymore, but are standard lifestyle expectations of the new ‘average’ Australian, according to new research by MLC, the Australia today report. Content Overseas holidays, new cars and having the latest technology aren’t considered luxuries anymore, but are Read more…
Summary It’s a tough life for today’s average Australian…or so they think…The Australia Today report, conducted by IPSOS, assesses the lifestyle, financial security and retirement plans of 2000 Australians. Content It’s a tough life for today’s average Australian…or so they think… The Australia Today report, conducted by IPSOS, assesses the lifestyle, financial Read more…