The Olympics is an interesting armchair spectator sport in a philosophical sense. Every four years, for two weeks, we all become experts in sports we know absolutely nothing about. “Oooh, … Read More It’s an Olympian effort but you need to check your super fund
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Four joint-venture options for your DIY fund
PORTFOLIO POINT: One joint-venture property opportunity, four distinct funding options. If you’ve considered JV property investments in your SMSF, you must read this. Purchasing property inside SMSFs is on the … Read More Four joint-venture options for your DIY fund
Regrets, we’ve all had a few… What has been your biggest regret when it comes to investments?
JUST one? I could write a book. Well, a chapter. They’ve all been learning experiences, so I don’t know how much “regret” there really is. Investments that don’t wipe you … Read More Regrets, we’ve all had a few… What has been your biggest regret when it comes to investments?
Are you good enough to run your SMSF?
PORTFOLIO POINT: How good/bad was your performance as SMSF investment manager last year? The number to beat was 3.35%. Maybe, just maybe, if the Australian market hadn’t crapped out in … Read More Are you good enough to run your SMSF?
Frazzled investors awaiting share “sign” get a big clue
Sometimes you just get “a sign”. And you just know IT is about to happen. There’s that vacant stare from a two-year-old that means: “I’m filling my nappy”. There’s that … Read More Frazzled investors awaiting share “sign” get a big clue
An in-specie transfer
PORTFOLIO POINT: Reprieve on in-specie transfers! The legislation is too hard to frame, so you’ve got another year. As predicted here (28/9/12) just a few weeks ago, the ban on … Read More An in-specie transfer
It’s hard work building up assets, so what are some good ways to protect yours from relationship breakdowns or business failures?
How pointless would a new business/relationship be if those starting the baby up weren’t wearing rose-coloured glasses? Doomed. As much chance of survival as the first slab of beer on … Read More It’s hard work building up assets, so what are some good ways to protect yours from relationship breakdowns or business failures?
Transition to more super
PORTFOLIO POINT: Ramping up your non-concessional contributions before starting the pension can aid transition-to-retirement plans. There’s little doubt that transition to retirement strategies have been, well, neutered, to a large … Read More Transition to more super
What are the key mistakes people should avoid when sorting out their tax return?
What’s not to love about tax time? The ATO wants to hand back some of the money it took from you! Billions of dollars raining from the sky. Okay, your … Read More What are the key mistakes people should avoid when sorting out their tax return?
Time can add up when you do things efficiently
There are two opposing views on how to get things done efficiently – the Walter Chrysler way and the Lucille Ball way. Ball: “If you want something done, ask a … Read More Time can add up when you do things efficiently