PORTFOLIO POINT: Hmmm, not bad Australia. Our retirement incomes system is “back on the podium”. Now, how do we get to pole and, more importantly, into the “A” grade? In … Read More We’re that close to world-best super
How can you choose the right time to invest in the share market?
In the voice of Mr Miyagi from Karate Kid: “Aaah, editor sage like Buddha! One question asked. Two questions posed.” The first question: “How do you time the share market?” … Read More How can you choose the right time to invest in the share market?
Diamond in the guff
PORTFOLIO POINT: Parliament House was filled with enough hot air to nearly see it float off like a hot air balloon during the tax summit. Buried deep, however, were some … Read More Diamond in the guff
Budget black holes can destroy a household’s finances. How do you find out if you have one?
Oh, too easy, Batman! When outgoings are more than incomings … when you work harder and harder every month, but still go backwards … when your credit card has that … Read More Budget black holes can destroy a household’s finances. How do you find out if you have one?
Give your bank a sock kapow
Everyone has a love-hate relationship in their life. If you don’t, you should go out and get one. It should be a pre-requisite for getting a licence to breathe. Love-hate … Read More Give your bank a sock kapow
In specie transfers in the frame
PORTFOLIO POINT: Farewell in-specie transfers to super? The government has just labelled some SMSF trustees “liars” and “frauds” over in-specie super contributions. And here’s what they’re going to do about … Read More In specie transfers in the frame
What are your top three tips for slicing $50 from your weekly household budget?
Easy! Live like a slob recluse! Ditch cleaning products ($5) and petrol to get to work ($30), because you won’t be going. Now, as you aren’t going to be seeing … Read More What are your top three tips for slicing $50 from your weekly household budget?
Tax man spells out SMSF house rules
PORTFOLIO POINT: The Tax Office has put some meat on the bones of “repair” and “improvement” versus “new asset” regulations for geared property in super. And the news is good. … Read More Tax man spells out SMSF house rules
What is one great financial lesson you could teach the other generations?
THPPPPT! Ridiculous! Just one? Humbly, on behalf of Gen X, I could list a hundred. A thousand! In my first breath! Why? Because Gen X is … AWESOME! We are … Read More What is one great financial lesson you could teach the other generations?
Life-changing finances
Like a good old-fashioned slap in the face, you don’t usually see a truly life-changing event until it has reversed into you. Sometimes, the bump is pleasant. You didn’t ask … Read More Life-changing finances