Posted in Superannuation
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 7 October 2015
Uh-oh, the fun-time 40s are over, and the financial-planning 50s have begun!
It's actually not that bad.
Your 50s are the time which you can use to fine tune your financial plan that will likely mean you don't have to work any longer. Financial independence is so close you can just about smell the coconut palm trees! So that's got to be good has it not?!
In your 50s, it's time to stop thinking "someday I would like to be financially independent...
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 25 September 2015
You are in your 40s now you have officially become the parents of your youth!
Your 40s is when the serious financial planning becomes a priority and not just something you will eventually get around to starting one day.
Whilst "retirement" was the ultimate end goal for your parents' generation, "financial independence" is now the bulls eye for which you will likely be aiming when you are in your 40s.
Gone are the days of the "week-days: ...
Posted by Dean McKinnon
on 16 September 2015
#everyoneneedsaplan to ensure their superannuation is working for them. Whether single or in a relationship; working full-time or part-time, now more than ever it is important that women review their superannuation requirements regularly. Women need to take control of their superannuation to ensure they are making their investments work for them as effectively as possible to ensure a financially comfortable retirement.
Here are 5 reasons Why Women Need to Review ...
Posted by G. Dean McKinnon
on 12 August 2014
Today, I started the process of acting for a client for the proposed purchase of a commercial property. Following is a list of reasons why appointing an independent representative to act on your behalf, when negotiating the purchase of a property, may help you make the whole process a lot less stressful:
The independent representative usually does not have an emotional or financial stake in the transaction, which may increase your chances of achieving your budgeted purcha...
Posted by G. Dean McKinnon
on 11 June 2014
Usually I don't like these types of 'too good to be true' statements, but this one is actually legitimate.
The federal government's Superannuation Co-Contribution Scheme is still available, but with some limitations:
Your assessable income for the 2014 Financial Year has to be no more than $33,516
You have to make a non-deductible contribution to your super, before 30 June 2014
The federal government will co-contribute 50% of your contribution, up to...