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Why now is the time to roll-in your Super
March 29th, 2017
Now is the time of year when many of us receive multiple super statements. We can think about rolling all of the accounts into one, but it may never happen. It somehow slipped into the too hard or too busy basket. When you receive more than one super statement, it’s time to consolidate. There are […]
Ask Andrew Jewell
March 29th, 2017
Q: I have been notified by my Payroll department that I need to review my salary sacrifice contributions. Why do I need to do this? Your Payroll department is letting you know that you may need to change your salary sacrifice contributions so that you do not have to pay extra tax or incur penalty […]
Ask Peter Scott (December) 2016
December 20th, 2016
Question 1: I am 62 years of age, I currently have a Transition to Retirement Pension with First Super (Drawing $750 per fortnight) and a Salary Sacrifice arrangement with my Employer for $1,000 per fortnight. I understand that the Federal Government introduced number of changes that may affect my current arrangements superannuation arrangements, could you […]
Ask Peter Scott – September 2016
September 29th, 2016
Question 1: My wife and I are both 67 and we own our home. I receive a Superannuation Pension from First Super and my Wife and I receive a part pension from Centrelink. Could you please explain the changes to the Age Pension that start from 1 January 2017? Answer: You may be affected by the […]
Things to consider before starting a SMSF
July 6th, 2016
Having an SMSF is not as easy as you may think. Here are some things you should consider if you are going to become one.
Don’t fall for slick Investment scams
August 27th, 2015
Miles Harley of ASIC’s Money Smart says detecting dodgy offers can be difficult, but there are a few tricks to help sniff out a scam.
Casual workers can get more from their super
August 27th, 2015
Many casual and part-time workers are getting short-changed on super. Here’s how to get the most out of it. Superannuation can be a complicated beast for young and older workers who are employed in casual or part-time jobs. And the superannuation rules are by no means clear on the entitlements of members of the casual […]
Changes to First Super insurance premiums
May 24th, 2015
Many Australians know it makes sense to buy insurance through their super fund and First Super makes insuring against the unexpected easy and cost-effective.