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Strategies to help you plan and prepare for retirement.

Splitting your super contributions to your spouse
7 May 2022/EOFY Strategies

Splitting your super contributions to your spouse

Splitting super contributions to your spouse’s super account may help to boost their retirement savings and provide a range of other benefits.
tax deduction for your super contribution
29 April 2022/EOFY Strategies

Steps to claiming a tax deduction for your super contribution

You may be eligible to claim a tax deduction if you make a personal contribution to superannuation. There are some important steps you need to follow carefully and specific timeframes to take action.
SFP's Gary Winwood-Smith speaks on What is the real value of financial planning
3 February 2022/Financial Advice

What is the real value of financial planning

Director and senior planner Gary Winwood-Smith on benefits of good planning.
SFP's Bill Bracey speaks on The importance of retirement planning
22 October 2021/Financial Advice

The importance of retirement planning

Principal adviser and founder Bill Bracey explains the benefits of a good plan.
Opportunity of being young and free
30 April 2021/Market Update

The opportunity called being ‘Young and Free’

When was the last time you challenged your beliefs? You know, the ones you grew up with…especially when it comes to using money.
Are grandparents giving too much?
28 February 2020/Investing

Are grandparents giving too much?

For many Australian families the arrow of intergenerational help is pointing in a new direction.
What do Australians want financial advice on?
28 February 2020/Market Update

What do Australians want financial advice on?

Investments, retirement, superannuation and cash flow. These are the financial issues that keep Australians awake at night.
Super investment options
26 January 2020/Market Update

Super investment options – what’s right for you?

When it comes to superannuation, most funds offer a range of investment options.
Reboot retirement - consider what makes you happy
27 December 2019/Market Update

Rebooting for retirement

As retirement comes into view, it’s time to imagine a new you for the post-work age.
When can I access my Super?
23 July 2019/Financial Advice

When can I access my Super?

Superannuation is generally intended to help fund your retirement, but there are instances where you may also be able to withdraw your super savings early, depending on your situation.
Make the most of superannuation tax benefits
26 May 2019/Investing

Make the most of superannuation – tax deductible personal contributions

For many people, super remains a highly tax-effective structure to hold investments for the accumulation of retirement savings, as well as maintaining their risk/insurance protection.
Is Aged Care Factored into Your Future?
20 March 2019/Financial Advice

Most older Aussies prefer home care over a nursing home

While nearly nine in 10 say they have a preference, less than five in 10 have discussed their wishes with their family. What about you?