Bruce Brammall, 13 June, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Is $1 million the new “viability threshold” for a SMSF? I’m going to start with what I hope is an unarguable fact: … Read More A new SMSF viability threshold
The small business super conundrum
Bruce Brammall, 23 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Could the government force business owners to pay themselves super? Not likely. But it’s more than a thought bubble. Running … Read More The small business super conundrum
A licence to live the good life
Bruce Brammall, 6 June, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Spending needs in retirement might not be as high as first thought. But that doesn’t mean YOU shouldn’t aim … Read More A licence to live the good life
‘Tis the season to peer at finances
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 4 June, 2018 It’s a bit fresh outside. Which makes it the perfect time for our favourite indoor sports. Not that indoor sport. Get your … Read More ‘Tis the season to peer at finances
A mixed bag for SMSFs
Bruce Brammall, 30 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Productivity Commission turns up heat on super, but finds little to complain about with SMSF sector. Further structural overhauling of superannuation … Read More A mixed bag for SMSFs
The perils of ‘opt-in’ insurance
Bruce Brammall, 16 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: “Life insurance” is not a dirty term. It’s an important part of our super landscape. Canberra needs to think, very carefully. … Read More The perils of ‘opt-in’ insurance
Insure that you have ‘opted in’
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 14 May, 2018 It sends a shocking message when the government says “you don’t need insurance”. That’s not precisely what Treasurer Scott Morrison has said. … Read More Insure that you have ‘opted in’
The invisible super victims
Bruce Brammall, 9 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Superannuation and the Federal Budget 2018. What do you need to be aware of? Every … Read More The invisible super victims
Two sides to the Super Guarantee coin
Bruce Brammall, 2 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Is the move to 12% Superannuation Guarantee in danger? And six member SMSF legislation on the way. One of superannuation’s “universal truths” … Read More Two sides to the Super Guarantee coin
Integrity means doing no harm
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 30 April, 2018 Integrity. What does it mean to you? A large number of people in the financial industry don’t seem to know what … Read More Integrity means doing no harm