HOME schooling! The perfect solution. And it’s not just cheap. The other cool advantages include your child will always be top of the class, it’s okay to take them on … Read More School starts again soon, and so do the expenses. How do you prevent an education budget blow-out?
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Something’s gotta give, honey
I spent a good portion of my Christmas break learning some pretty amazing, sometimes too intricate, details about a mate. Over many nights, and many lagers, I heard a lot … Read More Something’s gotta give, honey
SMSFs become a distorting force
SUMMARY: The power wielded by Australia’s SMSF sector is growing. Will we use that power wisely, or just in individual self-interest? When it comes to throwing its weight around, there … Read More SMSFs become a distorting force
Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
SUMMARY: Here are nine steps to get your SMSF ready for whatever’s ahead in 2014. In life, you can look forward or you can look back. But it usually pays … Read More Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
Is property best inside a SMSF?
SUMMARY: You’re ready to buy an investment property. But inside or outside a SMSF? Here’s what you need to weigh up. It’s a parent’s lot to put their children’s interests … Read More Is property best inside a SMSF?
Making death less taxing for your kids
SUMMARY: Do you want to make it tax-free for the next generation? A recontribution strategy requires some forward planning. We all know and love super as this great income stream … Read More Making death less taxing for your kids
SMSFs still ahead
SUMMARY: The future of super under an Abbott Government is being unveiled – slowly, but surely. And SMSFs will be relative winners. What is said before an election, whether promises … Read More SMSFs still ahead
The biggest super question of all
SUMMARY: How much super should I have now for someone my age? Here’s a starting point – by 50, you should have 3.5 times your current salary. “I’m X years … Read More The biggest super question of all
Joint SMSFs: No such thing as “ours”
SUMMARY: One SMSF – many accounts. Why your SMSF has “yours” and “mine”, but no “ours”. It’s time to bust a myth about SMSFs. Perhaps it’s more misunderstanding or misconception … Read More Joint SMSFs: No such thing as “ours”
Super changes: Preparing for the expected
SUMMARY: While complex changes to super have been ditched, there’s no word on increasing concessional contributions limits. And, to be sure, don’t hold your breath. The wording of the Coalition’s … Read More Super changes: Preparing for the expected