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Australian retirees face accelerating price pressures

Couples now need nearly $70,000 per year to achieve a comfortable retirement, while singles need around $50,000 according to an analysis from the ASFA Retirement Standard.
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Draft super objective to ‘protect super from interference’

Superannuation bodies have welcomed the government’s draft objective for superannuation, stating it will provide equity in the system and help protect preservation.
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Three simple steps for financial wellness

If money’s too tight to mention, here’s some small steps that can make a big difference in achieving your financial goals.
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Contribution caps to stay the same for 2023–24 year

Concessional and non-concessional contribution caps are set to stay at $27,500 and $110,000 following the release of the AWOTE figure.
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Comparison: How Long It Takes To Decompose?

Check out how long everyday items take to decompose.
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Why most investors want human advice

Artificial intelligence systems, and their ability to undertake often complex tasks in seconds, are increasingly gaining attention and user traction.
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No plans to extend NALI compliance relief, says ATO

The ATO says it does not intend to extend PCG 2020/5 for another year and will wait to see what changes the government legislates.
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China’s economic rebound lowers the odds of a global recession

Why markets are optimistic
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Digital advice firm optimistic QAR will ‘reset financial advice’

Ignition Wealth says the final QAR report will help reshape advice and has pushed the government to implement the review’s recommendations in their entirety.
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When to be proactive about your portfolio

The mid-year point is an opportune time to take stock of your investment holdings – but reviewing your portfolio should really be an ongoing exercise.
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ATO warns SMSF on sole purpose test for property investment

  Property investment by an SMSF will fail the sole purpose test if it provides pre-retirement benefit to someone such as personal use of a fund asset, warned the ATO director of the SMSF Auditors Segment.  
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TBC set for double indexation from 1 July

The general transfer balance cap is set to increase to $1.9 million from 1 July based on CPI figures released today.
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