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Budgeting, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Why it might make sense to sell your investment property before you retire

As retirement is approaching, it's natural to reassess your financial strategies, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free retirement. For many, investment properties have been a cornerstone of wealth accumulation, but as retirement looms, it's prudent to review their role in your overall financial plan.

Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Australia’s “secret” inheritance tax

A significant area of inheritance tax “by stealth” is a deceased person’s superannuation benefits. Superannuation held by a person at the time of their death may include benefits in the accumulation phase, the pension phase, or a combination of both.

Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Insurance, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees, Uncategorised

Budget 2024: Why?

The Budget this week has created a diverse opinion as to who the beneficiaries are; it appears it’s everybody and nobody. As is customary for all budgets, praise is thin.

Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Goldsborough 2023: Looking back…to the future.

As a proud South Australian business and industry leader in financial services, Goldsborough has nurtured a workplace culture that attracts and retains great people who want to grow with us, both from our internal team and client perspective. We recognise that culture is an outcome of those that contribute to it and our contributors (our people, professional relationships & our clients) have been key to our longevity.

Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Selling a Small Business? What you should consider..

As a professional financial adviser, I’m often asked “what do I need to take into account when selling my small business?” Selling a small business can be a complex process, but with careful planning and execution, you can maximize your chances of success.

Age pension, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Women are less confident investors .. but get better investment returns!

Humans are naturally overconfident. We overestimate our own ability compared to others. One of the most often quoted studies showed that 93% of drivers rated themselves better than the median. We also know that men usually rate themselves as better drivers than women. However, the data shows the opposite. Men are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. Men also pay more for car insurance.

Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Maximise your tax savings before June 30

With the end of the financial year quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to review your superannuation contributions with your adviser!

Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Aged Care fees could be changing..

A government task force looking into the aged care sector in Australia has recommended that those of us with the financial means should pay for our own living and accommodation costs. This would be a substantial change to what currently happens. Currently, the taxpayer covers most of the expenses for aged care – around 75% of residential care costs and 95% of in-home care costs.

Budgeting, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Financial Empowerment for Single Women: A Practical Guide

Being a single woman comes with its unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing finances. Whether you’re single by choice, divorce, or loss, taking control of your financial wellbeing is essential. In this blog, we’ll explore practical advice tailored specifically for single women to achieve financial independence and security.

Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

How to get extra money into super if you’re selling a business

Once owners of a small business decide it’s time to sell, knowing the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) may mean no tax on the sale and getting more money into super – potentially up to $1.705 million (the CGT Cap) – even if they’ve already reached the $1.9 million total super balance (TSB).

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11 September 2026

Donating to your kids

Will Chapman

You’re retired and you’ve set yourself up well financially. You have no debt, no job to lose, no (or little) taxable income, no kids eating your fridge out and ready access to capital. You’re the envy of every financially stressed 40 year old with years of pressure head of them; possibly your own children. You wonder how you can help but you don’t want to just hand over cash without a purpose, and you also don’t want to create dependency or expectations.

27 August 2026

Deeming Rates To Rise and Aged Pension Payments to Increase

Boris Pedisic

From 20 September 2026, Australia's social security deeming rates will rise by 0.5%,

21 August 2026

Fear of Running Out of Money in Retirement: How Australians Can Retire with Confidence

Brenton Miegel

One of the biggest concerns facing Australians approaching retirement is the fear of running out of money. Financial experts have even coined a term for it: FORO (Fear of Running Out). While this anxiety is understandable, research suggests that many retirees may be more financially secure than they realise. By understanding the factors that influence retirement income and longevity, Australians can make more informed decisions and enjoy their retirement with greater confidence.