SUMMARY: Finally, we’re going to get serious about super retirement income-stream products. It’s been a concern of the industry for a long time. When it comes to turning on an … Read More Deferred annuities: A timely review
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How to avoid a super death tax
SUMMARY: Protecting your family from super’s death tax can take a little planning. Superannuation, on the surface, is about saving for your retirement. In fact, that aim is actually enshrined … Read More How to avoid a super death tax
June 30 is here: Let’s get drunk and do something sensible
Bruce Brammall Debt Man It’s here! Woo-hoo! June 30 – the end of the year. In financial terms, today is the big one for all matters finance. Slate gets … Read More June 30 is here: Let’s get drunk and do something sensible
Your new financial year resolution … right here
So many, I could write a list. Right, well I’ll do that then. First up is definitely to work smarter, not harder. I’ve worked to sensibly adopt technology in the … Read More Your new financial year resolution … right here
The pros and cons of SMSFs
SUMMARY: Should I start my own SMSF? Why should I, and why should I not? Their numbers topped 500,000 a while ago. And their members have recently passed through the … Read More The pros and cons of SMSFs
A super dream put to rest
SUMMARY: Big-picture changes are coming to superannuation. It’s never too early to plan to beat them. It’s time to declare at least one superannuation dream dead. It’s been in a … Read More A super dream put to rest
What’s on the budget’s super wish lists?
SUMMARY: Superannuation Budget submission time – a time for wish lists and the tooth fairy. The air surrounding Joe Hockey’s first Budget as Treasurer is getting pretty thick and acrid. … Read More What’s on the budget’s super wish lists?
What’s on the budget’s super wish lists?
SUMMARY: Superannuation Budget submission time – a time for wish lists and the tooth fairy. The air surrounding Joe Hockey’s first Budget as Treasurer is getting pretty thick and acrid. … Read More What’s on the budget’s super wish lists?
Secret lessons from DIY funds
SUMMARY: Taking SMSFs seriously – now fund managers and stock brokers want to know how we think so they can second guess us. Yes, self-managed super funds are a force … Read More Secret lessons from DIY funds
Something’s gotta give, honey
I spent a good portion of my Christmas break learning some pretty amazing, sometimes too intricate, details about a mate. Over many nights, and many lagers, I heard a lot … Read More Something’s gotta give, honey