(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: Here’s seven of the deadly sins of running your own SMSF. Oh … okay, make it eight. It’s an exciting proposition. Making the decision to sack the super … Read More Seven SMSF traps
“If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big,” says billionaire investor Donald Trump. Should Australian investors follow his advice?
Depends. Did that billionaire bigmouth make that “think big” quote before or after the 1974 Melbourne Cup? Anyhooo … yes, people aiming to create real wealth should set their sights … Read More “If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big,” says billionaire investor Donald Trump. Should Australian investors follow his advice?
What’s labor plotting for super
PORTFOLIO POINT: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has made a rare stumble into the super debate and lets out a few party secrets. When a prime minister weighs into a debate, … Read More What’s labor plotting for super
Future’s not so super for toiling Gen Xers
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) February 5, 2010. Bruce Brammall Debt Man Berlin’s Wall takes a fall. Kurt Cobain ends it all. Oils’ release “Diesel and Dust”. … Read More Future’s not so super for toiling Gen Xers
Setting goals can help people achieve their dreams, financial and otherwise. What is the best way to do this and how do you start?
Incense? Meditation? Thppppt! Definite Mars and Venus thing happening here. A journey of a thousand miles (or even one half that length, like The Proclaimers’ 500 miles) starts with a … Read More Setting goals can help people achieve their dreams, financial and otherwise. What is the best way to do this and how do you start?
Your guide to the Henry tax review leaks
PORTFOLIO POINT: Is super headed towards becoming a defacto age pension system, designed to encourage only the lower-paid to put away for themselves? I’m not sure that any political party … Read More Your guide to the Henry tax review leaks
It’s time for Westpac, Gail Kelly to take a beep test
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Money) For: January 25, 2010. Bruce Brammall Debt Man It’s rare that a life opportunity comes without choice. And life without choice would … Read More It’s time for Westpac, Gail Kelly to take a beep test
“‘Tis the season for a holiday hangover. How do we get our credit cards and personal budget back on track for the new year?”
Remember Hugh Grant’s immortal line in Four Weddings and a Funeral? “Bugger! Bugger! Bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger!” If you uttered that line, or worse, after seeing your credit card bill … Read More “‘Tis the season for a holiday hangover. How do we get our credit cards and personal budget back on track for the new year?”
Tinkering with superannuation laws has become a popular pastime for Australian governments. Does it jeopardise a hassle-free retirement?
Great, you’ve just rocked one of my hobby horses! When it comes to superannuation, Governments are hopeless. They are less able to exercise self control than kids in a lolly … Read More Tinkering with superannuation laws has become a popular pastime for Australian governments. Does it jeopardise a hassle-free retirement?
How your DIY fund rates
PORTFOLIO POINT: Finally, you can take a good look in the mirror. The Cooper Review into superannuation has produced probably the best, and most fascinating, statistical analysis of SMSFs yet … Read More How your DIY fund rates