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Marriage
I’m getting married. Should I keep a separate bank account?
There are two common ways to approach marriage and money. Each has its advantages.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Inheritance
I gave one of my children $100,000 to help buy a property. The other child said no, thank you
I wish to be equal in what I give my children – what do I do now?
- by Noel Whittaker
What’s the best way to invest after landing your first good job?
I’m encouraging my son to put as much money into super as he can so he can enjoy compounding interest later in life. Is that a good idea?
- by Paul Benson
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I’d like to give my parents $400,000. Will it affect their age pension?
My parents are concerned they will lose the pension after receiving my gift.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Should we invest in shares, super, or give bonds a try?
Investment bonds can be a suitable option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside of superannuation.
- by Paul Benson
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How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death.
- by Noel Whittaker
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How can we work out how much pension we’ll get when we retire?
Knowing what you’ll have available to you in retirement isn’t the easiest calculation, but it’s worth getting on top of it ahead of time.
- by Paul Benson
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Should we sell our investment property to top up our super?
When it comes to selling property, it can be prudent to wait until you’re in a lower tax bracket to lessen the impact of CGT.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I have $1.1 million in assets. Would a self-managed super fund suit me?
Super funds are very well run, well regulated and great value for money. Stepping away from these solutions would require very compelling benefits.
- by Paul Benson
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I don’t like my job but it pays well. What should I do?
We get so attached to the status we think our bank balance gives us that we forget that the point isn’t of life isn’t to make the most money.
- by Paridhi Jain
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I’m worried about the market. Should I move my super into cash?
It’s the nature of share-based investments to be volatile, and people who try to time the market often do far worse than those who accept the volatility.
- by Noel Whittaker