(03) 9020 2905It’s about this time of year that I become thankful. If I’m writing this, my liver held out for another summer. Come February, we’ve still got warmer weather. And the … Read More Lessons learnt — let’s dive back in
Tag Archives: financial advice
Has your SMSF been missing out on offshore gains?
SUMMARY: Failing to attain international exposure continues to cost SMSFs big bucks. Here are three ways you can do it easily. It’s not quite “mutual exclusivity”, but Australia’s self-managed super … Read More Has your SMSF been missing out on offshore gains?
The nine risks for DIY fund operators in 2016
SUMMARY: No time to relax. SMSF trustees need to consider the risks ahead in 2016 and act now. It’s been nicely quiet out there in DIY super regulation land. Occasional jawboning, … Read More The nine risks for DIY fund operators in 2016
Morphing mortgage from millstone to firm friend
When you decide that you really hate something, it’s funny how you can see all of the faults so much more clearly. Like the snivelling moron you sit next to … Read More Morphing mortgage from millstone to firm friend
Protect yourself using super
SUMMARY: Superannuation is not just about your retirement. A secondary purpose is to protect yourself and your family. Super is that great promise that you’ll have a grand sum of … Read More Protect yourself using super
Gearing in DIY funds under threat
SUMMARY: SMSF borrowing arrangements and super tax for higher earners at biggest threat for change for Murray’s FSI final report. High-income earners and super property buyers could be about to … Read More Gearing in DIY funds under threat
Seven weeks left to sort out your super
SUMMARY: Age pension and health care card changes start on 1 January. It’s not too late to shore yours up. Here’s what to do. There’s a deadline silently sneaking up … Read More Seven weeks left to sort out your super
Six ways to get ready for retirement
SUMMARY: Six steps to making sure your run up to retirement is as profitable as possible. There is a fuzzy point in your life when the retirement you have been … Read More Six ways to get ready for retirement
Telstra shareholders steal a few centimetres
SUMMARY: Telstra’s buy back winners are a limited few. But in the investing game, every few centimetres count. The billion-dollar Telstra buyback ended up being a bit of a fizzer, … Read More Telstra shareholders steal a few centimetres
Saying goodbye to work … slowly
SUMMARY: Retiring too early? Don’t, there are plenty of reasons to stay working until you’re really ready to ride off into the sunset. The idea of turning in your badge, … Read More Saying goodbye to work … slowly