Posts by The Muirfield Team
New minimum drawdowns for Account-based Pensions
Following the weekends announcements, the Government has halved the minimum drawdown for Account Based Pensions. The drawdown percentage is still based on age and is represented in the table below.
Read MoreSummer 2020 Newsletter
In our Summer Newsletter we introduce some new faces to the Muirfield team, Matt seeks to spell our some of the jargon you may have heard in financial circles and Courtney adds another string to his bow by offering mortgage advice. In addition, we discuss the over growing Centrelink wait times. Click the button to…
Read MoreWhat’s my Retirement Purpose
Retirement for most people is a daunting consideration – it is letting go of consistent security (often found through work and income) to financially support yourself (and dependents) for the rest of your life.
We often ask clients, what is your ‘purpose’ in retirement? A consideration that varies significantly from person to person.
Muirfield – Making a Difference
This week we were advised the Ocean Mind application was successful with a $10,000 grant helping to change the lives of youth in our region.
Read MoreHow to hide money from Centrelink – Legally
Not a day goes go by where I am not asked some form of question about how best to structure (hide) money to protect and improve a Centrelink benefit.
Whilst the term “hiding money” brings thoughts of illegal activity to mind, there are legitimate strategies available to you to preserve or enhance your eligibility for a Centrelink benefit.
Read MoreMuirfield Celebrates 30 years
Thirty years is a long time to be in small business and we’re proud to say we’ve continued the client focused traditions implemented by Hayden Torney back in 1989 when he established Muirfield Financial Services. Over the years we’ve had the good fortune to work with some amazing people, families and other small businesses throughout the region. For most, the value of our advice and support is centred on making financial decision making as simple and stress-free as possible.
Read More2019 Financial Year in review
With end of the financial year now behind us we take a look back at what happened in investment markets and financial circles over the previous 12
months.
In short, 2018/2019 was a bumpy ride, though we still managed to see positive returns in all major asset classes.
Read MoreAutumn 2019 Newsletter
In our Autumn Newsletter we introduce some new faces to the Muirfield team, discuss the changes seen following the election (or lack thereof) and provide an update about the Centrelink energy concession. Click the button to learn all about what’s been happening.
Read MoreBudget 2019
We reflect on the events of 2018 before looking at what’s in store for investment markets in 2019.
In 2019 we see market volatility persisting given we’re facing another election, further interest rate speculation, predicted house price falls and global political games.
Read MoreRecent changes to Centrelink
We reflect on the events of 2018 before looking at what’s in store for investment markets in 2019.
In 2019 we see market volatility persisting given we’re facing another election, further interest rate speculation, predicted house price falls and global political games.
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