Super and Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing is not a dirty word… The government recently introduced the ‘downsizer contribution’ as one of a number of measures aimed at improving housing affordability; giving those 65 and over the opportunity to contribute up to $300,000 to superannuation after selling a qualifying property without standard contribution eligibility rules applying. The thing is there’s no…

Gardening and Making Money…really?

Hands up gardeners! You know the feeling you get when your seeds finally turn into plants, when things bloom? Well, did you realise those same types of feelings can apply to your financial journey too? Planning for your future is a little like gardening, you don’t haphazardly toss seedlings around or shove seedlings in the ground…

Is Your Super Super?

Most Aussie workers have at least one superannuation account. They’re more common than super powers! Superannuation is most commonly referred to as super in the land of Oz. The federal government view is that your super is meant to fund your retirement, yet for most Aussies have no idea of what their ‘super’ investments are…