SUMMARY: The reports of the death of TTR have been exaggerated. Still a worthwhile strategy, even if a little less effective. For many, it was almost too good to be … Read More Transition to retirement pensions: not dead yet
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Transition to retirement pensions: not dead yet
SUMMARY: The reports of the death of TTR have been exaggerated. Still a worthwhile strategy, even if a little less effective. For many, it was almost too good to be … Read More Transition to retirement pensions: not dead yet
Super strategies to use now
SUMMARY: The Budget super changes are far from law. But, clearly, couples must work more closely as a super team from this instant on. If the Turnbull Government’s super changes … Read More Super strategies to use now
What I’m telling my clients to do next
SUMMARY: Mind-blowing changes to superannuation in last night’s budget. Here are some early, important, strategies. Welcome back to 2006. Last night’s Budget set superannuation back a full decade. But arguably … Read More What I’m telling my clients to do next
Avoid these superannuation accidents
SUMMARY: Finish off the super year with care – getting your contributions right is critical. Contributions to super … Read More Avoid these superannuation accidents
Budget 2016: The risks for super
SUMMARY: Don’t risk being caught short on a transition to retirement strategy ahead of Budget 2016. Rarely has so much mud slinging on superannuation tax change occurred as it has … Read More Budget 2016: The risks for super
Fact check: Have SMSFs peaked?
SUMMARY: 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?
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