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Property investing for dummies: Lending lines for DIY funds
PORTFOLIO POINT: Adding a negatively geared property to your SMSF can provide an extremely low-tax environment, even for accumulation SMSFs. As SMSF trustees, we pride ourselves on our thirst for … Read More Property investing for dummies: Lending lines for DIY funds
I’m a SMSF trustee. And I vote
PORTFOLIO POINT: Watch out, Canberra. The army is growing. Annoy them at your peril in this election year. With due deference to Paul Hogan (who was talking about knives in … Read More I’m a SMSF trustee. And I vote
The mechanics of DIY gearing
PORTFOLIO POINT: Debt, as an investment tool, is staging a comeback. Here’s how trustees prepared to up the risk can potentially rebuild battered SMSF balances. Debt is roaring back onto … Read More The mechanics of DIY gearing
Growth or income? It’s a taxing issue
PORTFOLIO POINT: Are you targeting income or growth? And why? Here’s how tax impacts that choice in the longer term for SMSFs. The market’s on the move. It has been … Read More Growth or income? It’s a taxing issue
Catch a falling knife? Or a shooting star? Investment rules for 2013
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Online shopping is booming, but what are the risks of buying financial products online?
Little known fact: I was the first ever victim of internet credit card fraud in Australia! Okay, not the first. But it was last century, which made it pretty early … Read More Online shopping is booming, but what are the risks of buying financial products online?
Paying your dumb debts first can save you thousands
I’m feeling an arctic breeze blowing through my world, but I can’t hear the “Happy Feet” tapping of penguins. I’m feeling a little vulnerable, a little skittish. Actually, I’m feeling … Read More Paying your dumb debts first can save you thousands
Inside Labor’s super wealth tax plans
PORTFOLIO POINT: Labor is planning a major tax slug for super members who are a little above average. If you’ve got $1 million in super, you must read this. I … Read More Inside Labor’s super wealth tax plans
Don’t make the ultimate super sacrifice
PORTFOLIO POINT: Why you can’t leave planning your salary sacrifice to the last minute. Plus “Election 2013” – the super political promises have started. Concessional contributions are a fairly simple … Read More Don’t make the ultimate super sacrifice