Pension security Would my allocated pension be as secure as a term deposit? Current climate In this current uncertain financial climate should I continue to put so much into superannuation? Superannuation How do I know when is the right time to change my super investment option? Inheritance Should I put it into super? Superannuation Can I use my super as a deposit for an investment property? Negative gearing Is it possible to claim the 100% tax benefit through negative gearing on my individual tax return? Self Managed Super Fund Can we continue to add to the fund once we've started an allocated pension? Superanniation Does it make sense for me to salary sacrifice into my wife's super? Investing for retirement Given the unit prices of managed fund at the moment would this be a good time to invest in a managed fund? Superannuation Maximum deductible contribution for over 50s? Super contribution I am considering making a contribution into super but not sure whether to make it non-deductible or deductible. Testamentary trust Is it worth setting up a testamentary trust? Preparing for retirement Should I live on my savings and leave super untouched, invest it, or take a TRAP? Gifted money Does gifted money incur tax? Superannuation Is there a limit on how much super you can have on retirement without being penalised? Inheritance Is a cash inheritance subject to income tax? Gifted money Do you have to pay tax on gifted money? Superannuation Is it riskier to be in the cash/capital stable option in super at the moment? Super funds Are government super funds the only untaxed super funds? Retirement How can I plan ahead to retire comfortably? Super contributions Can I contribute to super without passing the work test? Pension fund I'd like to change pension funds but my current pension fund has a substantial investment in one of the property funds that have suspended redemptions. Does this mean that I can't change my pension fund until the units can be redeemed? Saving How should I save? Self Managed Fund We have $900,000 in our SMF and our fees are now 1.1%. Should we look elsewhere? Superannuation funds Is there ever a good time to change funds? Centrelink payments Will receiving some money from an estate alter centrelink payments? Tax deductions Can I claim my wife's costs on my tax return? Superannuaton exit tax Do the beneficiaries of my superannuation need to pay the 16.5% tax on my super if I die? Industry funds If I wish to change my pension to an industry fund, how do I go about this transfer? Restructuring assets Getting ready for retirement. top Advertise with us | Contact us | Site map | About us Privacy Policy | Conditions of Use | Membership Agreement Copyright © 2008. Any unauthorised use or copying prohibited.

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