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A Cautionary Tale: Super Funds..sometimes you get what you pay for!

Posted on  9 Sep 2020  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

Whilst we don’t often comment on individual cases, I feel compelled to write about a shocking experience that a family member of mine recently had with her large Industry Super Fund (to prevent bias, we won’t name the fund in this case). She was due to receive a ‘Death Benefit Pension‘ from her late husband. […]

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Paying First Class Prices for Economy Service?

Posted on  28 Jun 2019  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

We often come across clients that are paying large ongoing fees for advice on their superannuation and investment portfolios. These fees may be upwards of $10,000 per year in some cases, and are usually justified by an approach used by banks and larger firms which is becoming more and more outdated in the Financial Planning […]

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Australians’ dangerous delay in retirement planning

Posted on  24 Mar 2017  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

By Glenn Freeman, Morningstar’s Senior Editor: 20/03/17 A new study assessing the retirement readiness of Australians shows a worrying lack of planning and an over-reliance on products, at the expense of expert advice. In a survey of just under 7,000 people, 44 per cent of respondents indicated they feel prepared for retirement, with this figure down […]

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Fed Up with the Jargon? Get informed with FIS, & get a Financial Strategy

Posted on  13 Sep 2016  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

We come across many people who have good intentions to plan their financial future, but find the rules, regulations and jargon of the financial services industry more than a little confusing! However it is important not to give up – understanding the rules around Superannuation, Account Based Pensions, the Age Pension and other financial matters […]

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GESB Super: Transition to Retirement (TTR)

Posted on  12 Dec 2014  by  James Baird  in  Retirement, Superannuation

We are approached by many GESB Super members about the Transition to Retirement (TTR) strategy. This is a strategy which offers great benefits for GESB members aged 55-65, in particular those with West State and/or Gold State accounts. However it is an area which often is complex, particularly when dealing with untaxed funds (West State) […]

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Is the Age Pension enough to live on in retirement?

Posted on  30 Jun 2014  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

It’s a common question – Is the Age Pension enough to live on in retirement? As is so often the case, the answer is: ‘it depends’. It depends primarily on two things – your level of spending, and the amount of age pension that you are entitled to. ASFA (The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia) produces […]

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GESB Super – Advice from the Experts

Posted on  11 Nov 2013  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

  Many West Australians have worked in the public service at some stage in their career. Therefore, many people approach us with questions about their GESB Super – especially now that GESB have closed their Financial Planning division. See www.superreview.com.au/news/financial-advice/gesb-financial-advice-closes-up-shop The good news is that James and Julianna Baird at JustInvest are GESB Experts, having advised […]

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Retirement Savings Can Last a Lifetime – Annuities

Posted on  11 Nov 2013  by  James Baird  in  News, Retirement, Superannuation

When you retire, the bills keep coming in but a regular pay cheque doesn’t. An annuity can pay you guaranteed, monthly income which can keep pace with inflation, if you choose, and is tax-free if you’re over 60 and investing your super money. Also, Annuities can help you access or increase your seniors benefits like the Age […]

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