Consolidating your super

Consolidating your super Now is the time to bring it all together   Get started Finding your Lost Super is easy Don’t let lost super leave you out of pocket, wherever your super is, we’ll find it for you. Now is the time to bring it all together Find Your Lost Super Consolidate your Super Now Want to consolidate with Australia’s favourite for super? At AMP we offer three ways to bring your super together. Each takes just a few minutes. …

Superannuation explained simply with ATO video’s

  Neither FinancialPartners (Tas) Pty Ltd nor AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd is endorsing these videos, they are provided for easy access to the latest Financial Information. See Disclaimer below for full details     Please note there should be some caution in rolling over funds. There needs to be consideration of fees, Insurance and other features of the plans. We would suggest that you seek advice is this area.  

Living longer, working longer and super balances larger

Living longer, working longer and super balances larger  Australians with the best life expectancy in history will have to work longer in order to be able to fund their retirement. But new research has found only half of all working Australians will be healthy enough to work in to their golden years. The latest AMP.NATSEM report, Going the distance: Working longer, living healthier, has found the majority of Australians have less than a 50 per …

Should I take my super as a lump sum or not?

Should I take my super as a lump sum or not? When it comes to accessing your super, it’s important you make the right choice. You’ve spent your working life accumulating super. So when the time comes, are you better off taking a lump sum, regular income or both? Let’s weigh up the alternatives so you can start to consider what may be best for you. Taking a lump sum If your super has been …

Managing your debt

Managing your debt  Debt and Cashflow Management Debt is part of modern life. It can be used to help you reach your goals, but only when you are in control of it, not when it is in control of you. It’s easy to build up little bits of debt here and there that don’t appear to amount to much, but can quickly eat into your cash flow. Common questions to consider Some questions you may …

Redundancy

Redundancy This can be a rather unsettling period as there are many factors to consider such as the loss of your job, the prospect of having to look for a job, ensuring your finances are met and the lump sum payout you will receive. It may seem tempting at first to blow your payout on that big holiday you have always wanted to go to but what if you don’t have any income for a …

Relationship breakdown

Relationship breakdown It’s a sad fact, but according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2012, there were 49,917 divorces granted in Australia, an increase of 982 (2.0%) compared to 2011. People between 40-44 years of age had the highest percentage of divorces granted, with 16.9% of males and 17.6% of females being granted a divorce falling in the age group in 2012. In the midst of all the emotional turmoil caused …

Business solutions

Business solutions Businesses don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan.   Becoming your own boss is an exciting journey, but it pays to plan ahead to make sure it’s a success. We can help you get there. Common questions to consider What do I need to think about when starting a new business? What is a small business financial plan? Where should I go to seek advice? Should I insure my business? What are …

How can we help take control of your Super choice

How can we help take control of your Super choice Many Australians are now free to choose their own superannuation funds instead of automatically becoming members of their employer fund. This is known as super choice, or choice of fund. But what does it really mean for you and what difference does it make?   Common questions to consider Some questions you may wish to consider include: What is a choice of fund? Am I …