Retirement Planning Archive

Property

Downsizer contributions allow eligible homeowners to contribute up to $300,000 to super after selling their home. Understanding how the main residence exemption applies is critical to getting it right.

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Understand the essential steps in aged care financial planning so you can make informed decisions and maximise available entitlements.

Superannuation

The Government’s revised Division 296 super tax targets earnings on very large balances with a simpler, tiered model and a start date of 1 July 2026. Learn what changes, who is affected, and how to plan.

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Carry forward concessional contributions allow Australians to catch up on unused super caps from the past five years. Learn the rules, tax benefits, and case studies showing how they can boost retirement savings and reduce taxable income.

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Planning for retirement starts with knowing how much super you’ll need. This guide explains the difference between a comfortable and modest lifestyle, how the Age Pension fits in, and strategies to grow your super.

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Inflation erodes purchasing power, making it a critical factor in retirement planning. This article explores strategies to protect retirement income from inflation in Australia, ensuring retirees can maintain stability and security in the years ahead.

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From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act will transform how older Australians access care. Paris Financial explains what’s changing and how to prepare.

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Aged care in Australia includes home, residential, and short-term services for older people. Learn about the options, eligibility, and costs involved.

Tax

The transfer balance cap will increase to $2 million from 1 July 2025. Discover how this change to tax-free retirement super affects your plans, whether you're about to retire or already drawing a pension.

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Aged Care Quality Standards shape the quality and cost of care. This guide explains how financial planning helps families manage aged care expenses and choose the right provider.

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The bucket strategy divides retirement savings into short, medium, and long-term investments, helping retirees manage risk and make their money last longer.

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Understanding Age Pension assets is crucial for retirement planning. Learn the asset limits, reduction strategies, and how they affect your pension eligibility.

Why you landed here

Phillip Anthony Partners joins Paris Financial East Melbourne

We are pleased to share that the team at Phillip Anthony Partners have merged with Paris Financial. Our team at Paris Financial can provide you with a large range of quality financial services with over 65 people located across two convenient locations in Blackburn and East Melbourne.

Paris Financial shares the same philosophy as Phillip Anthony Partners of providing a value focused and high quality service for each of our clients. We look forward to assisting with your accounting needs.