Money Over 50

338 You can't have everything! Be realistic with your goals - AUDIO FIXED

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You can’t have everything! Be realistic with your goals
Do you ever feel like you’re trying to do a thousand things at once, and not really doing any of them well? Ali knows the feeling. Life is busy, but the more we try to do everything, the less we do them well. Sometimes we need to take a step back and think about what it is that matters to us the most.
In this episode Ali gets personal about what’s important to him, and how you can, too – in order to achieve your financial goals.
 
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337 Get more money into Australia's best tax shelter – contribution cap increases

Did you know that on the 1st of July 2024, you’ll be able to contribute more into your superannuation and take advantage of Australia’s best ‘tax shelter’? The reason for that is that superannuation contribution caps are increasing on the first day of the new financial year.
In this episode, Michael and Ali discuss the contribution caps and exactly how much they are increasing by, and how you can take advantage of this year’s as well as future years’ contribution caps.
 
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336 How to choose a financial adviser that is right for you

For many people, getting their finances on track is high on the priority list. And to do that, they realise they need professional help. But how do you know which financial adviser is right for you?
In this episode, Ali discusses what you need to consider and what you need to be aware of before selecting a financial adviser.
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335 The Silent Killer - The effects of inflation and purchasing power

If you held an investment for 15 years, would you prefer it to make nominal returns of 12.5% per annum, or 20.3% per annum? The answer may seem simple, but is a lot more complex than most people realise.
In this episode, Ali and Michael discuss the ‘silent killer’ also known as inflation, and how it affects your investments and purchasing power.
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334 Downsizer contributions - tips, tricks & benefits

Alice, a regular listener, asks a question about what would happen if her and her partner were to sell their primary place of residence (PPR) and use the downsizer contribution to add $300,000 super. 
In this episode, Michael and Ali discuss Alice's question, and downsizer contributions. They discuss what a downsizer contribution is, its eligibility requirements, some advantages (such as boosting your super without affecting your contribution limits!), and other important things to know about making downsizer contributions.
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333 Are there ways to pay 0% tax besides an account-based pension?

Sue, a regular listener, asks a question about her husband’s 0% taxed super income stream and how they could make the most out of this money. She would like to know what investments, if any, she can make to increase their financial position.
In this episode, Ali and Michael discuss Sue’s question and what would happen if her husband were to return to part-time work after retiring.
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332 Your $3.8 million tax-free trust

When you retire, your superannuation balance can become a 0% taxed super income stream. This is essentially the same as a tax-free trust fund. Australia has one of the highest income tax rates in the world; however, it is also one of the most generous when it comes to your retirement.
In this episode, Michael and Ali discuss your super income stream, and the eligibility criteria you need to meet in order to receive it!
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331 We're Back! Concessionals & Carry-forwards

It's February 2024 and Michael & Ali are back with new Money Over 50 Podcast episodes!
In this episode, Michael & Ali unpack a recent question they received from podcast listeners Paul and Renae. They discuss the yearly concessional contributions cap, the difference between concessional contributions and non-concessional contributions, and what carry-forward opportunities mean for you.
 
Click here to watch Ali explain Carry-forward concessional contributions, as discussed in this podcast episode. 
This example has been provided for general explanatory purposes only and is factual information.
 
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