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Stop undermining franking credit refunds: Wilson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2018
... implications of removing refundable franking credits. Wilson highlighted the flow-on effects to low-income earners, women and retirees should Labor's proposed reforms succeed. Currently, 70% of retirees over 75 years old (across all tax brackets) receive ...

Retirees happier as they get older: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2018
Latest research reveals retirees become much happier as they move through their post-paid work life. A State Super research survey titled Beyond Paid Work shows 82% of the fund's retirees have positive feelings about life in retirement, and highlights ...

Labor franking credit changes fair but not the best: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018
... intergenerational transfers in our tax systems, the researchers said. However, Labor's policy reduces the incentive for retirees to invest in Aussie stocks rather than going overseas. It also abandons the principle that all company profits should ...

Rice Warner warns against culling value-based advice fees

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018
... their overall financial position nor how it combines with the financial plans of any partner. "The reality is that most retirees need comprehensive financial advice to develop a retirement strategy and select an appropriate product."

Knowledge, action gap puts SMSF savings at risk: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... credits. The removal or imposition of limits on refundable franking credits would turn the world of many self-funded retirees upside down, the association said. SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said regulatory instability will always be ...

FSC moves to protect retail super from ALP 'tinkering'

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018
... franking credit arrangements. "Constant tinkering with the rules on retirement savings and superannuation, and hitting retirees hardest, will only erode confidence in the system, leaving more Australians reliant on the Age Pension," Loane said. "The ...

Maximising retirement planning in an era of volatility

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
... head of consultants and research Cassandra Crowe opened this morning's event with research showing why today's retirees have different and more complex needs than previous generations. In addition to helping meet the financial needs of retiree ...

ALP victory to have meaningful impact: Daintree

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2018
... the flagship policies the Labor party is talking to is abolition of refunds for franking credits for most self-funded retirees. I think that's actually going to have quite a meaningful impact on markets here in Australia," he said. "The reason is that ...

Grattan says Aussies retiring comfortably, ISA responds

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
... they retire, and even less into old age. Their medical costs increase, but are largely covered by the taxpayer. Many retirees are net savers, and current retirees often leave a legacy almost as large as their nest egg on the day they retired," it said ...

Chief investment officer retires

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018
... shareholders twice. The "savings" to be collected under Labor's proposal will come from low-income earners and self-funded retirees with modest SMSF balances. Many of our 80,000 shareholders fall into this category and we will not rest until Labor ...