(03) 9020 2905SUMMARY: If your kids still listen to you … here’s what you need to tell them to do with their super. My son is 10. He still listens to … Read More Tell your kids this
Making a retirement U-turn
SUMMARY: Can you return to work after “retiring” and starting a super pension? Of course, but there are some rules to know. You’ve hit retirement and you’ve started a … Read More Making a retirement U-turn
Lower LVRs put a squeeze on SMSFs
SUMMARY: Lending for SMSFs has been turned on its head. Does it still work as a strategy? It’s tighter, but yes. Property investment is a honey pot. It … Read More Lower LVRs put a squeeze on SMSFs
Trust issues with Shorten’s plan
“Frothing at the mouth”: a description of someone white hot with rage, ranting feverishly over what is usually not much of an issue. This is something I … Read More Trust issues with Shorten’s plan
Rates are rising – get set for battle
If you’re a long-term property investor with a mortgage, how pissed off are you right now? Put me down for “seriously pissed off”. I just received notification from my … Read More Rates are rising – get set for battle
Did your SMSF smash the average?
SUMMARY: Playing it safe gave no help for returns in 2017. It was all about risk. Did you get your SMSF to beat 7.93%? Every streak must come … Read More Did your SMSF smash the average?
Making a mega super fund
SUMMARY: What’s the biggest super fund that can now be built? Around $9.3m … and here’s how that is done. Want to build the biggest super … Read More Making a mega super fund
Back your mortality with some bucks
Death has been on my mind. A little more than usual, lately. I don’t deal with death well. Not a big fan. I’m not good at dealing with … Read More Back your mortality with some bucks
Four strategies under the new super rules
SUMMARY: Four strategies for SMSFs to consider immediately, now that super’s big changes have arrived. We’ve been talking about it forever, but it has finally arrived. Superannuation’s … Read More Four strategies under the new super rules
Preservation age table
Table of preservation ages for access to superannuation Table 1: Attaining preservation age Born after … Born before … Preservation age 30/06/1960 55 1/07/1960 30/06/1961 56 1/07/1961 30/06/1962 57 1/07/1962 … Read More Preservation age table