(03) 9020 2905SUMMARY: Siren call of property is a Greek tragedy that is claiming far too many SMSF victims. Here’s how to save yourself. The single greatest threat to newbie self-managed super … Read More Beware the property spruikers
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Reno rumble in DebtMan jungle
One of the under-appreciated joys of a long marriage is that you literally have a lifetime together to argue and fight. An eternal sparring partner. And arguing with your … Read More Reno rumble in DebtMan jungle
Don’t forget about family trusts
SUMMARY: Super, personal name or trust structure? You must consider all of the options when looking to create family wealth. There comes a time in most people’s lives where the … Read More Don’t forget about family trusts
Lifting the lid on property in super
SUMMARY: SMSFs awoke to geared property earlier and in bigger numbers than previously realised. The hunger for geared property inside self-managed super funds is far bigger than … Read More Lifting the lid on property in super
Avoid a super contributions trap
SUMMARY: Getting around the traps to super contributions pre- and post-65. Getting money into super can be confusing, particularly for those at, or getting toward, the end of your working … Read More Avoid a super contributions trap
SMSFs are not paid to panic
SUMMARY: The message on asset class diversification has never been clearer. If you’re a self-managed super fund trustee and your guts haven’t been churning in recent weeks, then I know … Read More SMSFs are not paid to panic
How to get around the SMSF property curbs
SUMMARY: SMSF property investors caught up in attack on investor lending by APRA. Self-managed super funds looking to buy geared property are being squeezed for options, as lenders exit the … Read More How to get around the SMSF property curbs
Were your returns super or normal?
Summary: The average investor posted before-tax returns of 7.86 per cent in FY15. No asset classes were negative, but unhedged currency assets won play of the day. Returns over the three … Read More Were your returns super or normal?
Is all debt bad? What’s the difference between good and bad debt?
All bad? Hell no! Stupid question! Are you bat-crazy, like Kanye West? Or just out-of-your-mind, like Charlie Sheen? Seriously? How can all debt be … Read More Is all debt bad? What’s the difference between good and bad debt?
Don’t bust a cap
SUMMARY: Made a last-minute check of your superannuation contributions? Don’t delay. It’s not too late. Quite simply, none of us have enough time to do everything we want to do before … Read More Don’t bust a cap