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Retirement

Cost of living for retirees remains stable

The cost of living for retirees shifted only marginally in the March quarter despite significant price rises for medical expenses and food, according to ASFA.

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Superannuation

Canberra assigns superannuation responsibilities

The second Morrison ministry will feature a new face with 20 years’ experience in the financial services arena to oversee the superannuation sector.

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Residential Property

Housing market cooling but not dire

The revaluation of the Australian residential property market should not be considered as a dramatic move as it has not been coupled with a drop in employment numbers, according to a global bank.

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Direct Domestic Shares

Twofold downside to chasing yield

Double negative results are a real danger when investors allow yield to dominate their decisions when acquiring Australian stocks.

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Direct Domestic Shares, Tax

Companies support franking credit system

A panel of company chairs has supported the imputation system incorporated in the Australian equity market following questions raised about it during the recent federal election.

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Compliance & Regulation

Franking credit inquiry opposes refund changes

The final report from an inquiry into the removal of franking credits to some individuals has opposed the move, despite being split along party lines.

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ATO

ATO to review cryptocurrency assets

The ATO has started reviewing transaction data to ensure SMSFs who invest in cryptocurrency are complying with their tax obligations.

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Residential Property

Residential property listings drop in April

National property sales listings fell by 6.3 per cent in April to 332,236 from 354,459 in March.

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Retirement

Franking credit refunds enhancing risk

Franking credit refunds discourage diversification in SMSF investment strategies, putting retirement savings at risk, according to a Labor MP. The only fully refundable imputation system in the world encourages investors to be overweight Australian shares, meaning they have not adequately spread their risk. When quizzed about their approach to the diversification of their retirement savings, […]

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Opinion

Don’t let yourself be forgotten

We are taught from a very young age life is full of challenges and that through determination and perseverance we can forge a strong and successful future, and if we are lucky enough, for our family as well – our life’s plan.

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