SUMMARY: Couples working together financially can make one plus one equal more than two. It’s an unusual statistic, though it shouldn’t be overly surprising: Surveys show the widowed are generally … Read More Six super strategies for couples
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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
Australia takes silver in super rankings
SUMMARY: Australia picks up “silver” in global pensions survey – but has probably already lost its chance to defend its position next year. Australia has jumped to second in the … Read More Australia takes silver in super rankings
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
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
Rice Warner urges rethink on super pensions structure
SUMMARY: Rice Warner proposes a copy of SMSF pension investment strategies in middle of a super ideas fest. I think these chartered accountants mob might have a point. Perhaps it’s … Read More Rice Warner urges rethink on super pensions structure
Bull run a super confidence booster
SUMMARY: It’s amazing what some solid superannuation returns can do to your mental wellbeing and outlook on life. Sure, markets have got a little bumpy since November. But the 18-month … Read More Bull run a super confidence booster
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
Joint SMSFs: No such thing as “ours”
SUMMARY: One SMSF – many accounts. Why your SMSF has “yours” and “mine”, but no “ours”. It’s time to bust a myth about SMSFs. Perhaps it’s more misunderstanding or misconception … Read More Joint SMSFs: No such thing as “ours”
Why compulsory annuities won’t suit SMSFs
PORTFOLIO POINT: The spectre of compulsory super annuities is increasing. And I don’t think SMSF trustees will be too thrilled. A considerable number of voices believe it’s one of the … Read More Why compulsory annuities won’t suit SMSFs