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Financial planning

George Avramides examines the social security assessment of insurance policies....

Policy & Regulation

Taxation academic suggests that the current economic downturn has provided an opportunity for the Government to rethink tax arrangements for superannuation, including its...

Superannuation

The global financial crisis seems to have at least one upside: Australians are taking much more notice of their superannuation, with many now wondering whether they can a...

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Financial planning

ROBERT THOMAS explains the income and assets tests and highlights the opportunities available to advisers....

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Superannuation

Australian super expectations high....

Superannuation

New ASFA research points to need for further superannuation savings incentives....

Financial planning

Government releases Australia’s Future Tax System Review report....

Financial planning

GEORGE AVRIMEDES considers the impact of inheriting from a deceased estate on social security recipients....

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Superannuation

DAVID SIMON offers tips for advisors...

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Financial planning

Review panel should examine barriers to new risk-protecting products....

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Financial planning

Institute of Actuaries outlines pension overhaul suggestions....

Financial planning

Institute of Actuaries Australia calls for overhaul....

Superannuation

Argues that age pension and planner fees must form part of ‘super snapshot’....

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Financial planning

Minister flags implementation of policy on benefit forecasts and calculators....

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Life/Risk

Insurance bonds have been enjoying a huge resurgence in the past couple of years. The tax benefits for high income earners and for non-dependent beneficiaries, coupled wi...

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