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

Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Following the March inflation data, Australian students who still have HELP/HECS debt, will be hit with a major increase come 1 June 2023. Whilst interest is not charged on HELP/HECS loans, the amount of the debt is adjusted on the 1st of June each year, in accordance with an annually determined inflation factor. It is based on the year-on-year CPI figure, measured quarterly up to the end of March. Therefore, the rate of indexation for 2023 will be 7.1%. This is the highest indexation rate seen in 32 years.
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Age pension, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Dealing with Retirement Anxiety

Do you ever have times in life where your stomach ‘knots’ and you really can’t understand why? I know I do!! In those situations, I find myself ‘processing’ the feelings/emotions with someone to work through and understand what’s going on. I often see this with clients, particularly those who are looking at retirement. It’s an anxiety/concern/uncertainty that has probably never surfaced before, as most of us only retire once.
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Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Additional 15% tax for super balances over $3 million

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has proposed that from 1 July 2025, taxation on earnings from superannuation balances above $3 million will double to 30%. The new policy is expected to raise about $2 billion a year. As always, the devil is in the detail. Initially framed as a simple increase to the existing 15% tax on super fund earnings, the Treasury Consultation Paper makes it clear that this is unequivocally a new tax and will be levied against individuals in a similar way to Div. 293 tax levied on super contributions for higher income earners.
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Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Unlisted Assets.. are the big Industry funds going to leave you holding the bag?

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in the commercial office and retail property landscape, with work-from-home and home shopping becoming the new norm across the globe. The occupancy rates of commercial properties in central business districts have been heavily impacted, with cities like Melbourne and Sydney reporting occupancies rates of 47% and 61% respectively (as of February 2023, according to Property Council members). This, combined with the sudden rise in interest rates has led to a significant increase in debt servicing costs for these properties. As a result, the valuations of large CBD offices and other commercial properties are expected to decrease in value.
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Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Insurance, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Goldsborough celebrates 30 years on radio with FiveAA

Join us as we celebrate 30 years on radio with FiveAA Thursday 29th March at 3pm. Our advisers now join the fabulous Jade Robran every second Thursday at 3pm to shine a spotlight on financial planning topics and answer your questions. We are now being live-streamed via Facebook and Twitter. Follow the link on the FiveAA homepage.
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Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Pension Payments to Increase..

In a recent announcement, pensioners are set to receive a boost to their payment rates this month to cover higher inflation. This includes an increase to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment and JobSeeker. Starting on March 20, 2023, there will be a fortnightly increase of $37.50 for single individuals receiving the age pension, resulting in a new total of $1,064. For couples, the fortnightly increase will be $56.40, with the combined payment amounting to $1,604.60.
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28 March 2025
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Upcoming Changes to Home Care Packages in Australia

Matthew Kelly
A significant update on the horizon is the transformation of the Home Care Packages Program in Australia, set to take effect from 1 July 2025.
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28 March 2025
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A Year of Financial Advising

Momir Vuksa
In 2023 after 8 years in the industry I embarked on the journey to become a registered Financial Adviser. Completing my professional year in early 2024 was a significant milestone, since then I've had the privilege of directly helping people from all walks of life in navigate the complexities of personal finance. The journey so far has been rewarding but not entirely what I expected it might be.
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27 February 2025
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Superannuation: To Withdraw or Not to Withdraw?

Michelle Sanchez
Superannuation is something most Australians are familiar with. It’s mandatory for employers to contribute a portion of your wages into a complying super fund, which is then invested to grow over time, ensuring you have a nest egg for retirement. Typically, we rely on external super funds to manage these investments, and there’s a wide range of options available—from low-cost funds to more tailored solutions.
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