Expanding eligibility to downsizer measures: Legislation has been introduced to reduce the downsizer eligibility age from 60 to 55. This measure will take effect from the first quarter after passing into law, which is expected to be 1 January 2023.
Not all financial goals are achievable or can be done in the timeframe you have set for yourself. Don’t trip yourself up before you start by being over ambitious or impractical.
In this Guide you will find more information about contributing to superannuation, including information for those saving for a first home, on lower incomes or who are self-employed.
Given changes to the amounts we can contribute to superannuation as of 1 July 2017, high income earners (those earning over $250kpa) may well benefit from considering investment bonds as an alternative.
Here are some of the announced Budget changes that could affect you. However, its important to remember that these are only proposals at this stage, and each proposal will only become law once it’s passed by Parliament.