A tax trick to sweeten retirement

Article Abstract:

For people looking to build their retirement assets may want to consider making a large contribution to their super fund just prior to retirement. Even though the government's superannuation surcharge should be considered, a person in their 40s who has $10,000 to invest will make a significantly better investment than putting the money in a savings or or ordinary investments.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

How much information is too much?

Article Abstract:

Some Australian firms are following the footsteps of US firms in presenting a shortened version of prospectuses to their investors. A study by the Australian Securities Commission showed that most investors were concerned with the return of their investment, followed by safety, investment mix, company reputation and expenses and accessibility to the funds.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

Retirement gets even more difficult

Article Abstract:

There are strategies available to Australians who are aged 55 and older and are afraid of losing their jobs or face new Federal Government restrictions on unemployment and disability payments. The new government rules require people who have received government benefits for nine months to include their superannuation and rollovers in asset assessment.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: