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You Talk - How to sell property to make super contribution after retirement
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Jeremy asks: My wife and I are 60 years old, employed full-time and have a jointly owned investment property we’d like to sell. We plan to retire at the end of this financial year. Should we contribute the sale proceeds into superannuation and should we do this before or after we retire?
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Retiree - Who gets your super?
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What happens to your super or your super pension if something happens to you? Unless you make a binding nomination, your super fund trustee may be able to override your wishes and your loved ones may miss out.
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Smart strategies… to get debt in order
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Nicholas Lipscombe, NAB Private Wealth Private Client Executive, shares his top 4 debt strategies |READMORE|
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SMSF property: 5 must know rules
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Owning property in your Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) can be both rewarding and challenging, writes Peter Hogan, MLC National Manager, SMSF Advice. |READMORE|
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Savvy share market investing
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With markets up one day and down the next, it can be difficult to feel comfortable about investing in shares. Here are five savvy strategies to help you manage your portfolio:
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Good debt, bad debt
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Unproductive debt can be an enormous drag on your ability to grow wealth, but not all debt is bad. Used well, borrowing to invest can help you create a larger portfolio sooner. Here’s how to make good debt work for you as you approach retirement.
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What’s the outlook for Australia’s housing market?
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In the MLC Investment Insight - What’s the outlook for Australia’s housing market? Michael Karagianis, Senior Investment Strategist, MLC Investment Management discusses the outlook for Australia’s housing market.
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How to make your insurance more affordable
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Did you know you can save money by buying your insurance in super? This is because super can offer both cash-flow benefits and tax concessions. |READMORE|
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Top Social Security Strategies you didn't know about
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Maximising social security benefits, such as the age pension, has been a major goal for many Australians once they reach retirement. Jennifer Brookhouse* outlines some strategies that can be used to reduce your assessable income and/or assets and increase your Centrelink benefits.
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Super or the mortgage?
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Most of us wait until the mortgage is paid off before making larger “catch-up” contributions to superannuation but the recent halving of the annual concessional cap makes this harder to do.
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Money talks - over 50s
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Talking to your loved ones about money can be one of the hardest conversations of all, as well as the most important. Here are some tips for those difficult financial conversations.
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Local events for October
Jazz in the Courtyard
Normanby Wines at Harrisville presents Jazz in the Courtyard. Be entertained by the Fassifern Five. Cost: $25 per head - bookings essential. Hot finger food provided by Platinum Platters. Extra cheese platters must be pre ordered for $20 each. Enjoy the music, food, great company and large range of wines including Verdelho, Viognier, Durif, Shiraz, Chambourcin, Grenache, Merlot as well as red and white fortifieds - all made from grapes carefully hand picked for premium quality
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Date: 13 OctoberVenue: Normanby Wines, 178 Dunns Ave, Harrisville
Explore one of our cities historic homes
How would you like to explore one of the citys historic homes and play a role in helping grow the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection at the same time? You're invited to join the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery for afternoon tea at the beautifully restored historic home Karragaroo. This stunning property was originally built in 1884 and has been home to some of Ipswich's most renowned residents including the Foote and Whitehead families. Discover Karragaroo's story and hear first-hand from the current owners about their dedication to restoring this grand residence and how they are continuing to lovingly refurbish the property today. Take in magnificent views of the city from the sweeping verandahs. Bid in the silent auction for the chance to take home a unique artwork specially created on the day. Time: 2 - 4.30pm Cost: $40 per person (General Admission). Price includes afternoon tea with sparkling wine on arrival. Bookings: Essential.
Date: 12 OctoberVenue: Karragaroo
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Ipswich Art Gallery d'Arcy Doyle Place between Limestone & Brisbane Streets Ipswich CBD, Queensland 4305 Telephone: 07 3810 7222 Email: info@ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au Website: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au |
Discover Brisbane's Top 10 Coffee Shops
Short and strong or tall and creamy, what’s your preference?
Take your pick from Brisbane’s home grown boutique coffee roasters and discover coffee worth travelling for. I’m talking places where you can kick back with a cup of coffee made, blended and roasted on premise or by the owners. It’s as fresh as you’ll get.
http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/Travel/About-Brisbane/Feature-Story.aspx?id=23587
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