PORTFOLIO POINT: Is there a “peak super” theory? They talk about peak oil theory, where the production of oil hits its highest, before declining rapidly. Is it possible that there … Read More Will boomers bust super

PORTFOLIO POINT: This is the 7-Eleven column – the seven things DIY super trustees must do in 2011 to keep your SMSF in top shape. It’s already a quarter-hour past … Read More Your seven super resolutions

PORTFOLIO POINT: A “review” of super gearing in two years is as close to certainty as SMSF trustees could have hoped for. Half full or half empty? Is a review … Read More SMSF gearing safe as houses

PORTFOLIO POINT: Be careful what you wish for. Early retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be say those who’ve beaten the rest to it. Human behaviour can be quite … Read More Shy from retiring

PORTFOLIO POINT: Let’s clear up a misconception – “transition to retirement” strategies are not about “retirement”. They’re about tax. And paying less of it. I really enjoy writing for Eureka … Read More Retire your tax bill

PORTFOLIO POINT: Don’t forget non-concessional contributions when it comes to retirement income planning. They are now close to being a compulsory part of your building super strategy. The focus of … Read More Make the most of NCCs

PORTFOLIO POINT: Tax-free super hasn’t entirely killed off the value of a recontribution strategy. Here’s how it can still make sense and why, if it’s in your armoury, you might … Read More Reconsidering recontributions

PORTFOLIO POINT: Loans in super funds can be “forgiven” – a handy way of getting assets into a fund now and benefiting from the low-tax super environment. A starting point … Read More Unlimited super growth

PORTFOLIO POINT: Legislators need to step in to force fund managers into “truth in labelling” to help super members. Because the existing schmozzle really isn’t a hard fix. That two … Read More What exactly is a “balanced fund”?

PORTFOLIO POINT: In-specie share transfers into your SMSF can be win-win for reducing tax outside super and increasing a tax-free (or tax-effective) income stream. We should all know that the … Read More Super, the wealth incubator