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It pays to plan and catch-up (your super)

Superannuation has always been a tax-friendly environment and, as such, over the years legislations have systematically reduced the amount one can contribute to super.

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Time is Precious

Money is a commodity that we can’t live without. As a result, we tend to focus a lot of our time on getting, and then keeping, our money. This only make sense. We work hard and don’t want to lose what we have earned.

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Legislative change: Checked your super lately?


The Treasury Laws Amendment (Protecting Your Superannuation Package) Act 2019, received assent on 14th March 2019 and the legislative changes contained therein will take effect from 1st July 2019.

Here are some of the key changes that you may be affected by:

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Downsize your home & Upsize your super


It’s the great Australian dream to own your own home. Whilst in our younger years, when it comes to buying (or upsizing) our homes, it can be seductive to “keep up with the Joneses”. Later in life, it can be just as alluring to downsize them. Lowered costs of electricity, insurances. Less maintenance. More time to go out and travel and live out your retirement dreams.