Posts by The Muirfield Team
Investment update – the financial year that was
Investments had a roller coaster ride throughout the Financial Year.
In this article we recap on the year that was, looking at the winners and losers.
Retirement income flexibility
To assist retirees in preserving wealth within the tax-effective super system the Government has halved the minimum required payment rate from Account-based Pension accounts.
Read MoreCentrelink Deeming Rate Changes
With interest rates being cut to all-time lows, Centrelink have reduced their ‘deeming’ rates to better reflect what benefit recipients are receiving.
Read MoreInvestment Update – 11 May 2020
Since our last investment update investment markets have continued to show signs of optimism as relaxing of social restrictions are starting to be deployed globally and domestically. This, coupled with the unprecedented Government stimulus measures has seen investors re-enter share markets resulting in solid gains since the recent lows of mid-March.
Read MoreCarry Forward Concessional (tax deductible) Contributions
They say there are two certainties in life, death and taxes. While Muirfield can’t help when the Grim Reaper comes knocking, we might be able to help save you some tax along the journey
Read MoreHow much should you take from your Super each year?
One of the greatest challenges for retirees in Australia relates to the management of their retirement income. Unfortunately, the adage to ‘spend less than you earn’ doesn’t always work for retirees.
Read More10 Things you need to know about Aged Care – Part 2
The complexity of Aged Care rules mean there are a lot of myths about what you can and can’t do and how the rules are interpreted. We list and explain 10 of the most common questions and myths put to us by clients.
Read MoreMake the most of your time in isolation with these 5 ideas
Make the most of your time in isolation with these 5 ideas.
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10 Things you need to know about Aged Care – Part 1
The complexity of Aged Care rules mean there are a lot of myths about what you can and can’t do and how the rules are interpreted. We list and explain 10 of the most common questions and myths put to us by clients.
Read MoreInvestment and Business Update
In our efforts to keep you up-to-date in such a rapidly changing environment, we provide the following summary to assist your understanding of events affecting our community, the global economy and share markets.
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