(03) 9020 2905SUMMARY: Have SMSFs peaked? One big industry fund claims to be stealing SMSF business, but ATO statistics are not supportive. Are Australians “over” DIY super? Have we tired of the … Read More Fact check: Have SMSFs peaked?
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Falling market opportunity. Get sold off shares into your DIY fund
SUMMARY: Looking for a potential win in this bleak market? It’s time to reacquaint yourself with in-specie transfers into super. If there are any rays of sunlight poking through this … Read More Falling market opportunity. Get sold off shares into your DIY fund
DIY fund property investing gets a body blow
SUMMARY: SMSFs face greater restrictions in 2016 for borrowing to buy property. The banking regulator didn’t just bark a little in 2015. It bared its teeth and showed it knows … Read More DIY fund property investing gets a body blow
The top 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 … Read More The top nine risks for DIY fund operators in 2016
Fact checking this SMSF attack
SUMMARY: Industry Super Australia is throwing mud at SMSFs. Hopefully it doesn’t stick, because it’s ridiculously inaccurate. All super lobby groups have a duty to protect their stakeholders. But Industry … Read More Fact checking this SMSF attack
Gen X’s greatest financial challenge is now
I am staggering, limping, into Christmas. Happens every year. Work like crazy through December … to end another year of crazy. Attend about 50 pre-Christmas catchups, leaving a liver in … Read More Gen X’s greatest financial challenge is now
Fact checking this SMSF attack
SUMMARY: Super, personal name or trust structure? You must consider all of the options when looking to create family wealth. There comes a time in most people’s lives where the … Read More Fact checking this SMSF attack
How much debt is too much?
Easy! Borrow until your nose bleeds, you can’t sleep at night, or you’re finding it hard to breathe. Then pay a little back. Nope. That’s definitely not the way to … Read More How much debt is too much?
Beware the property spruikers
SUMMARY: Siren call of property is a Greek tragedy that is claiming far too many SMSF victims. Here’s how to save yourself. The single greatest threat to newbie self-managed super … Read More Beware the property spruikers
Short of dough for Xmas shopping? Read this
Well, that depends, doesn’t it? Perhaps just wriggle your way into a some $10 Kris Kringles, and you’ll be right, hey bro? But, sadly, a tenner won’t wrap a six-pack … Read More Short of dough for Xmas shopping? Read this