(03) 9020 2905In any job, industry or profession, if you’re around long enough, you get to know the lies that are told during a transaction. For example … teachers and students, … Read More It pays not to tell lies to insurers
Disrupting retirement: What needs to happen
While super’s best brains search for a golden goose of retirement income products, just stay focussed on building your nest egg. We are nearly three years into the … Read More Disrupting retirement: What needs to happen
Tell your kids this
SUMMARY: 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