PORTFOLIO POINT: It’s time Australians and superannuation regulators understood exactly how long it is they’re going to live and have their super invested accordingly and appropriately. There’s a deep psychological … Read More Go ahead, take a risk

PORTFOLIO POINT: New rules require new thought processes. Perhaps it’s time you considered gearing strategies as a way of beating legislative changes, battered portfolios and a listless investment horizon. The … Read More Super’s windshift means a change of tack

PORTFOLIO POINT: Get your skates on. The super cutbacks in the Budget means Australians have just six weeks to make the most of the currently more generous rules. Yes, it’s … Read More Nine steps to sidestep budget super sting

PORTFOLIO POINT: Make no mistake – a major super fund could collapse, causing widespread panic. And some fund trustees are exacerbating the risk to members with high levels of illiquid … Read More Mercer warns of super flu

PORTFOLIO POINT: The rumblings are getting louder that Wayne Swan will tinker with super again in next month’s Budget. So, here are nine things to consider doing now. Not that … Read More Your nine step budget strategy

PORTFOLIO POINT: Super fund members and trustees will face a barrage of offers to help rebuild their battered super balances. Some will be product based, others strategy based. Here’s one … Read More Get your DIY fund back into gear

PORTFOLIO POINT: Tighter legislation of our now 400,000-plus DIY funds is on the way. Just don’t expect it to be rushed. However, minimum balance requirements are off the agenda. That … Read More Sherry tightens focus on DIY borrowing

PORTFOLIO POINT: The great super fund property opportunity has yet to materialise. But falling property prices and maturing infrastructure could get super funds and gearing dancing soon. When the twin … Read More DIY and property stars align

PORTFOLIO POINT: Don’t surrender to the gloom – super is a superior retirement savings vehicle. Here are some other super investment options to consider. There appears a real danger that … Read More Safer super options