(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: Does it make sense to sell non-super investments, put the money into super and then repurchase? Let’s take a look at the numbers … If you own investment … Read More Should you shift that house?
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We brief the taxman on SMSF concerns
PORTFOLIO POINT: Bruce Brammall chats to ATO assistant commissioner for super, Stuart Forsyth, about some of the burning issues for SMSF trustees. Funnily enough, I had left specific instructions with … Read More We brief the taxman on SMSF concerns
Some tips for Wills and Kate
He’s got looks, money, crowd-pulling power, guaranteed succession to the top job, grace, a cool British accent, a special passport and I’m betting his cars don’t get parking tickets. I … Read More Some tips for Wills and Kate
Will you have enough super?
PORTFOLIO POINT: New statistics show a frightening lack of understanding of what retirement finances will be like – from both you and the government. Have you got a grip on … Read More Will you have enough super?
Taxed at 93% – that’s got to hurt
PORTFOLIO POINT: Ignorance is no defence – here’s what you need to know to avoid copping a 93% tax rate on your super contributions. Back in the early 80s, I … Read More Taxed at 93% – that’s got to hurt
Planning to retire: think ahead
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) 1 April, 2011 Bruce Brammall Debt Man When I first heard the Uncanny X-Men belt out “Where will we be in 50 … Read More Planning to retire: think ahead
Two decades of Japanese deflation casts eerie shadow
It’s a bit Foo Fighters, but I’ve got another confession to make. As a financial adviser and investor, Japan is not a topic of conversation that I like to get … Read More Two decades of Japanese deflation casts eerie shadow
Temptation, thy name is fast cars on road to ruin
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) Mar 4, 2011. Bruce Brammall Debt Man Had a great year at work? The big bucks are finally rolling in? There’s a … Read More Temptation, thy name is fast cars on road to ruin
Have the time of your life and put a value on it
Today I’m asking you to put a dollar value on one aspect of your life. No, I’m not talking about life insurance, or the size of your mortgage, or how … Read More Have the time of your life and put a value on it
Confidence goes “twang” like Daniel Kerr’s hammy
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) February 4, 2011. Bruce Brammall Debt Man Few things seem to go “twang!” as easily as confidence. It runs second only to … Read More Confidence goes “twang” like Daniel Kerr’s hammy