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3 weeks ago | 
themonthly.com.au | Simon Webster |George Megalogenis |Jo Chandler |Madison Griffiths
Coming back to Perth after a decent stint away, one can feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle waking from his 20-year snooze to find his village near unrecognisable, the American Revolution having come and gone.
The changes were perhaps not so drastic at my in-laws’ place – there were now purple creepers in the garden beds, and a new armchair in the living room – but things were still different, slightly askew. And it wasn’t just decorative. Open a window and you’d feel it: change was in the air.
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1 month ago | 
watoday.com.au | Simon Webster
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1 month ago | 
smh.com.au | Simon Webster
By Simon Webster March 26, 2025 — 5.30am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. No matter your age, when you’re busy with the never-ending demands of work and family, retirement can seem a long time away and planning for your future can be all too easy to ignore.
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1 month ago | 
watoday.com.au | Simon Webster
“A 37-year-old planning to retire in 30 years, at the age of 67, who contributes an extra $50 a week into their super, assuming a 6.7 per cent return, could boost their retirement savings by around $124,000 by age 67,” she says.
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1 month ago | 
theage.com.au | Simon Webster
“A 37-year-old planning to retire in 30 years, at the age of 67, who contributes an extra $50 a week into their super, assuming a 6.7 per cent return, could boost their retirement savings by around $124,000 by age 67,” she says.
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1 month ago | 
medium.com | Simon Webster
Simon Webster·Follow1 min read·--If you haven’t physically stood under this natural wonder. Amongst the noise of social media you’ve no doubt swiped through them and been in awe. The northern lights. The Sami people, an indigenous culture of Northern Scandinavia call it Guovssahas — in English it translates to “the light that can be heard”, describing the visual phenomenon with sound.
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1 month ago | 
smh.com.au | Simon Webster
By Simon Webster March 19, 2025 — 5.30am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Get your retirement right with our six-part series offering tips and guidance for the next financial phase of life.See all 7 stories. If you ever read stories about superannuation, you’ve no doubt come across a wide range of super strategies – from salary sacrificing to spouse contributions.
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1 month ago | 
watoday.com.au | Simon Webster
And articles such as this one can be handy, too. While you’re pondering which expert to consult, here are a few common super strategies to get your head around. Salary sacrificeSalary sacrificing involves asking your employer to make extra contributions into your super from your pre-tax pay. These are known as concessional contributions, and are taxed at 15 per cent, which is likely to be lower than your marginal tax rate, and can therefore reduce the amount of tax you pay.
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1 month ago | 
organicgardener.com.au | Simon Webster |Leanne Croker
Established in 1971, the international WWOOF program allows organic farmers to share their home and experience with travellers. WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is a volunteer exchange program. Volunteer workers, known as WWOOFers, provide four to six hours of farming or gardening per day in exchange for all their food and accommodation.
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1 month ago | 
westlondonsport.com | Simon Webster
Thomas Frank hopes Brentford can get on a winning run at home after making it five away wins in a row by beating Bournemouth. After Vitaly Janelt’s own goal had given Bournemouth the lead, Yoane Wissa equalised with his 14th league goal of the season and captain Christian Norgaard netted the winner. Bees boss Frank declared: “It’s a fantastic record, unbelievable.
