In December last year, the Australian Government introduced changes to legacy pensions, giving retirees more control over their retirement savings. These changes impact various pensions, allowing pensioners to move to more flexible income options.
Superannuation Returns for 2024: Why It’s About More Than Just Numbers
The superannuation sector is celebrating strong 2024 returns, with balanced funds achieving a median return of 11.5%, and TAG Financial Services outperforming with over 13% in its balanced portfolios. In this article, TAG Director Michelle Griffiths emphasises the importance of holistic financial strategies, offering tailored solutions for clarity, security, and long-term confidence beyond mere investment returns.
Best of 2024: The 5 Blogs Everyone’s Talking About
Our goal at TAG Financial Services is to always to keep you informed and empowered, offering the latest financial tips, strategies, and updates to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence. Here are our top five standout blogs of 2024.
Victoria’s New Probate Fees Now in Effect
Last week, the Victorian Government announced changes to probate fees that will take effect from 18 November 2024.
$3M Super Tax Clears Lower House Despite Push for Amendment, Senate Showdown Awaits
The $3m super cap tax passed the lower house late last week, after an overwhelming rejection of proposed amendment to the Division 296 tax.
4 Key Strategies to Boost Your Super 24-25
When it comes to managing your money, one smart move stands out: making the most of your superannuation.
EOFY Action Checklist – Superannuation Trustees
With another end of financial year almost in sight, it is prudent for trustees to start planning and attending to matters requiring attention prior to 30 June.
2024-25 Federal Budget – Businesses | Individuals | Superannuation
The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2024–25 Federal Budget on 14 May 2024. The following provides the key points in relation to business, individuals and superannuation.
Change to super guarantee contributions into SMSFs
A major update to the small business superannuation clearing house (SBSCH) was introduced on 15 March 2024 that potentially impacts businesses being able to make superannuation guarantee contributions into SMSFs.
Contribution Caps to Increase
The government has announced that contribution caps will increase with effect from 1 July 2024. Read more in this article.
Why it’s critical to get advice when starting a pension
Your clients have worked hard throughout their lives and are now ready to retire – and it’s time to transition to a pension. There is a myriad of considerations that lie ‘under the iceberg’ that often get missed- it is vital that all areas are considered, to ensure your clients get the most out of their retirement.
How to hit your financial goals in 2024
In this article we have provided you with a checklist to help you get started on improving your finances in 2024.