November 2011

• volunteering retirees feel 'younger and happier'

  28 Nov 2011 | 0 Comments | news , Retirement Planning

  volunteering can be a great way to feel a sense of accomplishment in retirement, but you need to be financially prepared to put in the time and travel required.
  ipac star reporter

• Paul Clitheroe - super idea for school leavers

  28 Nov 2011 | ipac Paul Clitheroe , superannuation , Paul Clitheroe , my weekly view

  Over the past few weeks thousands of Australian teenagers have reached a significant milestone in life. Their final Year 12 exams are completed and their days as a school student are over. For many of these teens, the summer will be spent working in holiday jobs until uni or TAFE starts next year, others will take on permanent job.
  Paul Clitheroe

• federal government says mining tax will boost retirement funds

  25 Nov 2011 | 0 Comments | news , Retirement Planning

  New mining super profits tax will benefit Australian workers, according to the government.
  ipac star reporter

• CGT implications when you sell a small business

  23 Nov 2011 | 1 Comments | ipac money mentors , investing

  Whilst many women have discovered the benefits of working for themselves few are aware of the benefits and concessions provided by the Federal Government to help reduce capital gains tax (CGT) on the sale of their small business.
  Theresa Chapman

• a healthy start - taking control of your well-being

  21 Nov 2011 | 0 Comments | health , life , wellbeing

  Most of us have a vision of retirement that includes activities such as travel, engaging in our favourite hobbies and perhaps the odd round of golf. These activities, and indeed life itself, will be far more enjoyable if we are able to attain the level of fitness and well-being required to enjoy our life choices in retirement.
  reflections