Multiple choice
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Australians have shifted their investments away from managed funds and toward direct investment in privatized companies such as Commonwealth Bank and Telstra. However direct investing without commitment and focus is less likely to generate a better long-term growth return. Multi-sector funds offer diversification and are simple to manage. Multi-sector funds also offer diversified investment profiles for conservative investors and those seeking greater risk.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Friendly advice
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Over the years a number of tax changes have taken hindered investor support for friendly societies. However a number of tax advantages are still available. Funeral bonds are growing in popularity because they offer tax concessions to investors and provides a social security advantage as money invested in a funeral bond is excluded from the assets test and pension income test.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Golden years
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Ideally, retirement incomes should be between 50% and 70% of pre-retirement incomes. A retirement income of A$30,000 to A$50,000 is a realistic aim for most couples.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
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