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Poorly Structured

I heard a horror story the other day about poor structuring. Let’s just call this person Wayne Structureless for simplicity. Wayne has shares in a very profitable small business in his own name.

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Poorly Structured
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$1.6 Million Pension Cap for SMSF’s

Now that the proposed $1.6 million pension transfer balance cap is law, I thought it best to explain.

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$1.6 Million Pension Cap for SMSF’s
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Data integrity is vital

It is now compulsory for organisations to provide notice to regulators and affected individuals in the event of a data breach. I know Mr Trump likes Mr Putin but he hasn’t yet asked Vladimir how he should try and control his citizens to not hack into and upset so many organisations in western democracies.

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Data integrity is vital
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Market Update - January 2017

Market and Economic Overview.

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Market Update - January 2017

Why insurance is important – real benefits for you and your family

Insurance is all about protecting what you have now and what you need to have in the event of the unexpected. As you travel through life, the protection you need is likely to change. The key to selecting the right insurance is understanding your present needs and making sure you have both the right sort and level of cover.

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Why insurance is important – real benefits for you and your family

How super contributions caps work

One of the most tax-effective ways to boost your retirement savings is to put additional money into your super – and once you know how the caps on super contributions work, you can take advantage of the available tax concessions.

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How super contributions caps work

2017 assets test changes - what you need to know

Changes to the assets test have come into effect as of 1 January 2017 and could impact anyone who qualifies for the age pension. If you are currently 65 years of age or more, you must undergo an income test and an assets test in order to determine whether you are eligible to receive an age pension payment from the Federal Government.

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2017 assets test changes - what you need to know

How to cope with losing independence

If you or a loved one is experiencing a loss of independence, you may be able to maintain a sense of control.

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How to cope with losing independence