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Can I still get the Age Pension if my super is healthy?

Can I still get the Age Pension if my super is healthy? - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD A healthy super balance doesn’t always rule you out of the Age Pension Many Australians assume a healthy super balance means they’re not eligible for the Age Pension. But that’s not always the case. If you have a decent superannuation balance and other financial assets, you may have ruled out ...

Income streams

Income streams - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings. Keep in mind, these are general guidelines only. For more information, you can either: visit a service centre call the Centrelink Older Australians Line and speak to a Financial I...

How to plan for unexpected illness and injury

How to plan for unexpected illness and injury - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD Get the help you need If you’re faced with a sudden accident or injury, or you have a chronic illness, getting help can be tough, and that’s ok. Before you begin, you may want to ask for support from family or friends, so you feel ready to work through your to-dos. Get important paperwork done S...

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Shares: What is an IPO

Shares: What is an IPO - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD There are a number of ways to buy shares, including when they first float. How investing in shares works A share is part ownership in a company. Companies issue shares to raise money. After that, investors can buy and sell those shares to and from each other. When you own shares, you own a small ......

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Record SMSF growth driven by digital access

Record SMSF growth driven by digital access - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist 48,500 new SMSFs were established in the 12 months to December 2025, the highest annual number on record. Nearly 40% of newly established SMSFs reported using AI based tools to assess whether an SMSF was r...

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Six ways Gen X can build retirement savings

Six ways Gen X can build retirement savings - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD Making the most of your peak earning years Many Gen X Australians are now in their peak earning years and retirement is not too far away. While many people in this age group are earning more than ever, not everyone is on track to achieve the level of financial security they would like in retirement....

How to maximise the impact of your inheritance

How to maximise the impact of your inheritance - Cornerstone Advice, Financial Planners | Newstead QLD Australia’s $3.5 trillion wealth transfer: how to invest an inheritance wisely Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in its history. Over the next two decades, Australians aged 60 and over are expected to transfer around $3.5 trillion in wealth1. As more Austr...