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PLAN AHEAD FOR THE AGED CARE YOU WANT

September 13th, 2018 Posted by B&W Additions News, Financial Planning, Individuals, News No Comment yet

Early planning can take away a lot of the stress and uncertainty that can arise when considering aged care at home or a residential aged care facility, for yourself or perhaps for your parents / grand-parents.
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UPSIZE YOUR SUPER WITH DOWNSIZER CONTRIBUTIONS

July 27th, 2018 Posted by B&W Additions News, Financial Planning, Individuals, News, Superannuation, Superannuation Update No Comment yet

People aged 65 or over may be eligible to make additional super contributions of up to $300,000 per person from the proceeds of the sale of their home from 1 July 2018. These are known as ‘downsizer contributions’ and they can be made on top of the existing contribution caps, without having to meet certain contribution rules and restrictions.
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KEYS TO DE-STRESSING A MORTGAGE

July 27th, 2018 Posted by B&W Additions News, Financial Planning, Individuals, News No Comment yet

“Don’t sail out farther than you can row back.”  This Danish saying is sound advice, and can also apply to anyone thinking of borrowing to buy a home.
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2018/19 FEDERAL BUDGET – PERSONAL INCOME TAX

May 9th, 2018 Posted by B&W Additions News, Federal Budget, Financial Planning, Individuals, News, Tax Planning, Taxation Measures No Comment yet

The Government announced personal tax cuts in the Federal Budget together with a number of integrity measures.  Tax cuts will phase in over 7 years and will culminate in  the reduction of tax brackets from 5 to 4[…]