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Affordable housing in Budget spotlight

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022
... Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee will help 10,000 new homeowners each year, backdated to 1 October 2022. Older Australians will also be further encouraged to downsize their homes, with the exemption of home sale proceeds from pension asset testing ...

Data demonstrates success of compulsory super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... that 75% of retirees surveyed are satisfied with their financial security. McCallum said the survey revealed older Australians have felt the benefits of the compulsory super system. "It is truly a guarantee for a better later life, the report shows us ...

July 1 super changes: Are you ready?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
... superannuation balance (TSB) of less than $1.7 million. The abolishment presents "significant opportunities" for older Australians who were previously restricted and unable to make larger super contributions. Further, the eligibility age for downsizer ...

Colonial reveals Australia's huge untapped workforce

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
The Colonial First State Unleash Your Second Half report stated Australia has a huge untapped workforce of older Australians who would delay retirement for up to 10 years if they were able to switch careers. Upon investigation, Colonial found a strong ...

FPA names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2022
... planners and their clients. I am also conscious of the growing demand for financial advice, particularly among older Australians who are approaching retirement, and it is imperative that the compliance burden driving cost and accessibility are properly ...

Accountants lobby for 10 budget reforms

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
... for working holiday makers, now borders are open. CA ANZ also suggests an increase in rental assistance for older Australians. "Our members work closely with people from all walks of life. One of our major concerns is about retired single people with ...

Women's life choices constrained by money stress: Fidelity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... are now the fastest growing group to experience homelessness in Australia. "Another recent Fidelity study of older Australians shows that women continue to feel less engaged with their finances, with only 10% of pre-retiree women saying that they feel ...

Financial elder abuse programs launch

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... Victoria found that 80% of seniors have experienced financial, psychological and/or emotional abuse. Six in 10 older Australians are worried that someone they know will be the victim of financial abuse, according to the Australian Banking Association. ...

AustralianSuper calls for fresh retirement thinking

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... transitioning to retirement or to engage with older employees. "With the significant demographic shift towards older Australians in our community, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of inclusivity and diversity, but more needs to ...

Older investors, women flock to crypto

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021
Young males no longer make up the majority of cryptocurrency investors, with older Australians and women investing large amounts, according to BTC Markets. BTC Markets' Investor Report FY20-21 showed almost one in four crypto investors are over the ...