(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: Lies, damned lies and statistics. Selective quoting of stats won’t make ACOSS a friend of SMSF trustees. Today I’m going to declare an “enemy” of self-managed super funds. … Read More Enemy of the SMSF people
Category Archives: Super Secrets Newsletter
How to start your DIY pension
PORTFOLIO POINT: It’s not quite as simple as “insert pension, press play”. So how do you “flick on” a pension in your SMSF? Pensions are, literally, what super is all … Read More How to start your DIY pension
Clock ticking on DIY property
PORTFOLIO POINT: A super opportunity could be closing. If you were thinking it’s for you, you’ll need to get started very, very soon. Like sands through the hourglass … a … Read More Clock ticking on DIY property
Super and the value of segregation
PORTFOLIO POINT: These assets stay here. Those assets go there. Segregation within SMSF can lead to better tax outcomes. The word “segregation” has some nasty connotations, most usually associated with … Read More Super and the value of segregation
Super’s magic years
PORTFOLIO POINT: Have your cake and eat it too – combining salary sacrifice with a transition to retirement strategy. “Hey Dad, there’s some bloke here at Eureka Report who reckons … Read More Super’s magic years
Team super
PORTFOLIO POINT: Share the SMSF love. Taking a joint perspective to contributions strategies can be far more effective. Building your superannuation nest-egg can be a lonely challenge, not unlike trying … Read More Team super
A dozen do’s and dont’s for SMSFs
PORTFOLIO POINT: The temperature is rising in SMSF-land. Time to apply some protection. Here’s 12 do’s and don’ts to get you prepared for 2012. It’s looking like another daunting year … Read More A dozen do’s and dont’s for SMSFs
Super heavyweights
PORTFOLIO POINT: There’s nothing average about SMSFs. But what’s interesting is how much the really big SMSFs throw out the averages. The chasm between SMSFs and managed fund super is, … Read More Super heavyweights
Is 2012 your year of DIY property?
PORTFOLIO POINT: Property price declines are raising the interest of SMSF trustees. If the thought has crossed your mind, here’s what you need to do to be ready to pounce … Read More Is 2012 your year of DIY property?
Super? Make that ‘safety net’
PORTFOLIO POINT: The short-term future for superannuation for even average income earners is looking increasingly grim. Lower your expectations for super to being nothing more than a safety net. Here’s … Read More Super? Make that ‘safety net’