…pay more attention to my super.
I would take mental ownership of it rather than thinking it’s just something for old people to worry about.
…pay more attention to my super.
I would take mental ownership of it rather than thinking it’s just something for old people to worry about.
You might be surprised to know that more than three and a half million Australians formally volunteer their time to not-for-profit organisations! This is a staggering yet wonderful statistic - so many people obviously derive satisfaction from volunteering.
That feeling of making a difference can be very powerful. It has also been proven that giving your time is highly associated with greater health and happiness.
Another year is over - how was it for you? Did you achieve everything you’d hoped? Are you better or worse off financially than you were this time last year? With a new year in front of you, what can you do to make the most of every moment?
We’ve put together a guide to get you started and plan for the year ahead.
At its meeting today, the RBA Board have decided to leave the cash rate once again unchanged at 1.50%
At its meeting today, the RBA Board have decided to leave the cash rate once again unchanged at 1.50%
At its meeting today, the RBA Board have decided to leave the cash rate once again unchanged at 1.50%
Superannuation statements. Boring, right? But if, like many people, you toss your annual super statement in a drawer or hit delete, you could be depriving yourself of many thousands of dollars just when you need it.
We all know that our superannuation is there to provide for our financial needs in retirement. That means we can’t usually access our super until we reach preservation age and meet a condition of release.
The government regularly reminds us that each Australian must take responsibility for funding their future. Regardless of when you will be able to access your super, or when you choose to stop working, you need to be aware of how your superannuation is being managed and if the final balance will be sufficient when you’re ready to retire… and for the years beyond.
Thousands of Australians receive tax refunds every year. Some refunds won’t even cover the cost of a pizza to celebrate, however many are quite substantial. If you’re one of the lucky ones, what will you do with your tax windfall?
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