(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: It’s a myth that the wealthy get the bulk of the benefits in the funding of retirement incomes, according to new research from wealth manager Mercer. Higher-income earners … Read More Mercer busts a wealth bias myth
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“I’m thinking about starting a self-managed super fund (SMSF). Talk me into it or out of it.”
Xers, if you’re thinking about starting your own SMSF, here are the boxes you need to tick. One, you’ve been into investing for ages. Not just weeks or months, but … Read More “I’m thinking about starting a self-managed super fund (SMSF). Talk me into it or out of it.”
SMSFs big tick from Cooper
PORTFOLIO POINT: Is it possible that Jeremy Cooper actually really loves SMSFs? The jury’s out, but he has promised not to be the “cane toad” of SMSFs. Turns out the … Read More SMSFs big tick from Cooper
“About 40 per cent of marriages end in divorce, but is a pre-nuptial a good idea or does it indicate distrust from the start?”
Judging by the number of billboards, there’s enough trouble going around with sexual dysfunction without throwing in the great knee-closer that is pre-nups. Younger Xers haven’t had time to accumulate … Read More “About 40 per cent of marriages end in divorce, but is a pre-nuptial a good idea or does it indicate distrust from the start?”
Seven SMSF traps
PORTFOLIO POINT: Here’s seven of the deadly sins of running your own SMSF. Oh … okay, make it eight. It’s an exciting proposition. Making the decision to sack the super … Read More Seven SMSF traps
“If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big,” says billionaire investor Donald Trump. Should Australian investors follow his advice?
Depends. Did that billionaire bigmouth make that “think big” quote before or after the 1974 Melbourne Cup? Anyhooo … yes, people aiming to create real wealth should set their sights … Read More “If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big,” says billionaire investor Donald Trump. Should Australian investors follow his advice?
What’s labor plotting for super
PORTFOLIO POINT: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has made a rare stumble into the super debate and lets out a few party secrets. When a prime minister weighs into a debate, … Read More What’s labor plotting for super
Setting goals can help people achieve their dreams, financial and otherwise. What is the best way to do this and how do you start?
Incense? Meditation? Thppppt! Definite Mars and Venus thing happening here. A journey of a thousand miles (or even one half that length, like The Proclaimers’ 500 miles) starts with a … Read More Setting goals can help people achieve their dreams, financial and otherwise. What is the best way to do this and how do you start?
Your guide to the Henry tax review leaks
PORTFOLIO POINT: Is super headed towards becoming a defacto age pension system, designed to encourage only the lower-paid to put away for themselves? I’m not sure that any political party … Read More Your guide to the Henry tax review leaks
“‘Tis the season for a holiday hangover. How do we get our credit cards and personal budget back on track for the new year?”
Remember Hugh Grant’s immortal line in Four Weddings and a Funeral? “Bugger! Bugger! Bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger!” If you uttered that line, or worse, after seeing your credit card bill … Read More “‘Tis the season for a holiday hangover. How do we get our credit cards and personal budget back on track for the new year?”