Retiring ‘comfortably’: how to plan for the three stages of retirement Whether you’re still in the workforce or already retired, here’s what you need to know about superannuation planning The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
Ask the Expert: Financial planning – how expert advice can get you started on building wealth Financial planning with an expert to start you on your way can make a big difference to your financial affairs. The New Daily · May 21, 2023
Ask the Expert: Super optimisation – how to go the extra mile with your contributions There are opportunities to make further contributions to super. But some care needs to be taken in how you go about it. The New Daily · Apr 9, 2023
Ask the Expert: What you can do with your super – and when you can do it Whether you want to add to your super or use it to invest, it pays to know what restrictions are in place before you start. The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023
Ask the Expert: Super, pensions and investments – how to balance them for the best return It may sound daunting, but there are various ways to balance pensions and investments to get the maximum return from your super. The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023
Better than the bank: Where to find a greater rate of return Banks are great for easy access to funds and short-term savings goals. However, to keep ahead of inflation you need to look at the long term. The New Daily · Oct 9, 2022
Selling your investment property? Here’s what to consider Obviously, when selling an investment property, your primary consideration should be obtaining the best price. But there are plenty of other factors. The New Daily · Aug 28, 2022
Super benefits: Why superannuation is a compelling vehicle for investment and retirement Our financial expert Craig Sankey explains the compelling arguments for super as both an investment and retirement vehicle. The New Daily · Aug 21, 2022
What retirees need to know about minimum pension drawdowns Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains how getting older affects your minimum pension drawdowns. Plus, advice on boosting your partner's super. The New Daily · Jul 3, 2022
Eligible for an overseas pension? Keep these points in mind Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains what to keep in mind if you are eligible for more than one pension. Plus, advice on investing inside super. The New Daily · Jun 26, 2022
How our homes are treated in Centrelink’s pension assets test Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey discusses how Centrelink treats our homes in the pension assets test and answers a question about home loans. The New Daily · Jun 19, 2022
How to contribute to your partner’s superannuation Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains what you need to know if you want to contribute to your partner's superannuation account. The New Daily · Jun 12, 2022
The age pension is taxable. But here’s why many pensioners pay no tax Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down the tax-free threshold for single age pensioners and discusses capital gains tax on properties. The New Daily · Jun 5, 2022
This is how much money you can put into super after selling an investment property Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains how much money you can contribute to your superannuation after selling an investment property. The New Daily · May 29, 2022
The New Daily · May 22, 2022 How the sale of a property can affect your pension payments Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains the tax implications of inheriting a home and how a property sale can affect your pension payments.
The New Daily · May 15, 2022 How to work out whether to pay off the mortgage or add money to super Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains how to work out whether to pay off the mortgage or add money to superannuation.
The New Daily · Mar 27, 2022 Should you put more money into super or your mortgage? Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains the pros and cons of paying off your mortgage versus increasing your super contributions before retirement.
The New Daily · Mar 20, 2022 Own an investment property? It may be time to diversify Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains the importance of diversification to an investment property owner. Plus, there's advice on writing a will.
The New Daily · Mar 13, 2022 How to use co-contributions to maximise your superannuation payments Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey discusses CGT and explains how to use co-contributions to boost your children's superannuation balances.
The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022 This is what you need to know about minimum draw-down requirements from super Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey examines changes in the retirement income space and whether a payout is better for your super or your mortgage.
The New Daily · Feb 20, 2022 Selling an investment property? Here’s what you need to know about capital gains tax Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down capital gains tax for people selling investment properties and discusses lump sum super withdrawals.
The New Daily · Feb 13, 2022 Receive the age pension? Here’s how to navigate Centrelink’s income and asset tests Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down Centrelink's income and asset tests for people receiving the age pension.
The New Daily · Feb 6, 2022 The ‘work test’ that affects how much you can put into super Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down the superannuation work test and how it affects your ability to make personal contributions.
The New Daily · Jan 30, 2022 Tipping money into super this year? Here’s what you need to know about tax Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down what you need to know about tax when tipping money into your superannuation account.
The New Daily · Jan 23, 2022 This is what you need to know about concessional super contributions Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down the tax benefits of concessional super contributions and answers a question about franking credits.