(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: Interest rates
Think twice about taking a super lump sum
SUMMARY: Wondering what to do with your super at retirement? Look harder at the pension option. Sometimes you need an outsider to come in to critique. Rip what you’re doing … Read More Think twice about taking a super lump sum
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
How to choose between super and the mortgage
SUMMARY: Paying off your home, or contributing more to super? Lower rates can make this an even more super idea. Sustained low interest rates has certainly made paying off the … Read More How to choose between super and the mortgage
A million reasons to watch SMSFs
SUMMARY: SMSFs continue to do what they know best – make sure that their own best interests are being looked after. UNDERDOG status is something with which DIY super funds … Read More A million reasons to watch SMSFs
Renewed threat to SMSF property gearing
SUMMARY: Is the end nigh for SMSF property gearing strategies? If you’ve been considering making a geared property investment inside a SMSF for a while, I don’t know that I … Read More Renewed threat to SMSF property gearing
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
SMSFs become a distorting force
SUMMARY: The power wielded by Australia’s SMSF sector is growing. Will we use that power wisely, or just in individual self-interest? When it comes to throwing its weight around, there … Read More SMSFs become a distorting force
Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
SUMMARY: Here are nine steps to get your SMSF ready for whatever’s ahead in 2014. In life, you can look forward or you can look back. But it usually pays … Read More Getting your SMSF 2014 ready