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The rise and rise of SMSF’s
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Self managed super funds (SMSFs) are growing at a rapid pace in Australia, with latest statistics from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) revealing that there are more than 509,000 SMSFs with nearly 964,000 members. These numbers have continued to trend … Continue reading

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Olivia named in Woman of the Year Award
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Co-founder of Aspire Retire Financial Services, Olivia Maragna was today announced as a finalist in the Woman of the Year Award, a huge accolade to be singled out for her business achievements and efforts. The awards aim is to recognise … Continue reading

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Money with Olivia Maragna on ABC Radio: Top tips for protecting yourself from scams
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We’ve all seen media reports about ordinary Australians losing their entire savings after responding to a phone, email or mail offer that was impossible to resist. But while some people may be naïve, scammers are also getting smarter. Almost six … Continue reading

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Olivia Maragna – CEO Magazine – Is investment property right for me?
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Investing in property has been a popular way for Australians to build long-term wealth but like everything there is a time for growth, usually followed by a period of slowing down. So whilst it’s unlikely in the short term to … Continue reading

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Boosting your retirement savings
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Money with Olivia Maragna: Boosting your retirement savings on 612ABC Radio Brisbane real online casinos How much superannuation do you have?  How much superannuation do you need? When you start working you don't care about super, in the middle of … Continue reading

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Money with Olivia Maragna on ABC Radio: Fixing your home loan
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Most major banks swiftly decreased their interest rates, so is now the right time for you to fix your home loan? Australian Adviser of the Year Olivia Maragna from Aspire Retire, joined the program to explain. http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2013/08/money-with-olivia-maragna-fixing-your-home-loan.html?site=northwest&program=612_evenings#!

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Credit card debt hits $35 billion
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Credit card debt is now sitting over $35 billion dollars in Australia which is an interest bill of over $6 billion each year. If you owe money on your credit card, you know that feeling of pain all too well. … Continue reading

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New Financial Year Checklist
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The new financial year is a great time to take another look at your finances  and reflect on what you have achieved, where you want to go and what you need to  get there. These times of reflection are critical … Continue reading

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Increase your profits this new financial year – Olivia features in The Age
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Now’s the time to give your business a financial leg-up. A new financial year is a fantastic opportunity to forge ahead with strategies for increasing your profits. According to the Sensis Business Index, 53 per cent of the 1800 small … Continue reading

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New super changes starting 1 July
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The Government made some changes to the superannuation system recently.  These include – Super guarantee to rise from 9% to 9.25%. Increase in superannaution contribution cap for over 60's from $25,000 to $35,000. New super guarantee requirements for workers over 70.  … Continue reading

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