Families are “unique” little units, aren’t they? Sometimes it’s all love (like The Flintstones and The Brady Bunch) and sometimes it’s all manipulation and scheming (like Dynasty and Dallas). Some … Read More What are the best ways to handle a financial argument between family members?
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It’s hard work building up assets, so what are some good ways to protect yours from relationship breakdowns or business failures?
How pointless would a new business/relationship be if those starting the baby up weren’t wearing rose-coloured glasses? Doomed. As much chance of survival as the first slab of beer on … Read More It’s hard work building up assets, so what are some good ways to protect yours from relationship breakdowns or business failures?
Super delays, but property is hot
PORTFOLIO POINT: A reprieve on the in-specie transfer ban? In any case, SMSF trustees are moving on … and moving pretty smartly. There appears to be a pattern. The government … Read More Super delays, but property is hot
Deciding when to shop online … and off
Next time you order in a pizza, put a big dollop of ice cream in the centre. Let it melt, then eat. Bad combination? Right, now you get Debt Man … Read More Deciding when to shop online … and off
Backroom deal dilutes adviser reform
PORTFOLIO POINT: A last-minute backroom deal on Future of Financial Advice’s “iconic” opt-in arrangements will dilute benefits to super members and investors. What does it mean for you? When two … Read More Backroom deal dilutes adviser reform
Adviser report scary
PORTFOLIO POINT: Want financial advice on retirement, pensions or Centrelink entitlements? Read this before you make your first phone call. You wouldn’t have believed some of the squealing that followed … Read More Adviser report scary
Super honeypot
“One small swing for Swan. One giant blow to mankind.” If you believe that where’s there’s smoke, there’s fire, superannuation is going to cop a bullet to the head in … Read More Super honeypot
Financial Advisers don’t make the grade
PORTFOLIO POINT: Want financial advice on retirement, pensions or Centrelink entitlements? Read this before you make your first phone call. You wouldn’t have believed some of the squealing that followed … Read More Financial Advisers don’t make the grade
FOFA: What happened?
PORTFOLIO POINT: A last-minute backroom deal on FoFA’s “iconic” opt-in arrangements will dilute benefits to super members and investors. What does it mean for you? When two usual bedfellows break … Read More FOFA: What happened?