Retirement might seem like a far off dream for many in the workforce, but it’s never too early to start thinking about how much money you might require to live comfortably in your golden years. Your super balance will most likely fund your retirement, so knowing how well it is performing at your current age…
On 1 July 2021, the Superannuation Guarantee Rate for employees increased from 9.5% to 10% of their wage or salary. With this increase, more and more Australians are now examining what that could mean for their super’s long-term performance. The superannuation guarantee, or SG, dictates the minimum percentage of your earnings that you need to…
A family trust is a great structure. It provides tax flexibility whilst giving you asset separation in two directions. But what does asset separation in two directions mean? And why might we suggest it to you as a recommendation? First of all, why do you want asset separation? If there are multiple assets, you want…
Last year, a number of Australians took advantage of the early access to their super that was a part of the financial support options offered by the government during COVID-19, and withdrew amounts to assist themselves. If individuals and sole traders had suffered financial hardship of at least 20 per cent due to loss of…
