Bruce Brammall, 7 November, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: What you need to know and do about your super before you die – super estate planning basics. Death is … Read More Super changes have made dying more complex
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Hold off on bat strategy
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 29 October, 2018 Sometimes, a bit of toughness is needed to get your point across. You need to send a strong message, because nice isn’t … Read More Hold off on bat strategy
A baseball bat for property buyers?
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 29 October, 2018 Sometimes, a bit of toughness is needed to get your point across. You need to send a strong message, because nice … Read More A baseball bat for property buyers?
Why Australia’s pension ranking slipped
Bruce Brammall, 24 October, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Australia’s retirement income system scores a B, losing our spot on the podium to Finland. Ballooning household debt and tougher testing for … Read More Why Australia’s pension ranking slipped
Key arguments for and against setting up a SMSF
Bruce Brammall, 17 October, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Three reasons that should, and three reasons that should not, be why you might set up a SMSF. It might seem like … Read More Key arguments for and against setting up a SMSF
A court unlocks the sole purpose test
Bruce Brammall, 10 October, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Is the Aussiegolfa decision a small crack in the dam for SMSFs wanting to lease residential properties to related parties? DIY funds … Read More A court unlocks the sole purpose test
Lessons learned after sweet spend leaves sour taste
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 8 October, 2018 Mrs Debtman recently came to me with a concerning scenario. About her spending habits. Oh, God, where would I start? Hang … Read More Lessons learned after sweet spend leaves sour taste
ATO plays chief SMSF detective
Bruce Brammall, 3 October, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: ATO cuts some new DIY fund members off at the knees, while those with multiple SMSFs given a fair warning. The … Read More ATO plays chief SMSF detective
Another lender bites the LRBA dust
Bruce Brammall, 26 September, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: AMP exits the SMSF lending market, increasing risks for LRBA borrowers. Some signs are beginning to look a bit ominous … Read More Another lender bites the LRBA dust
Not all advisers are bad apples
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 24 September, 2018 I won’t defend stupidity. I despise laziness. Watching deceit in action makes my skin crawl. And I tend to smell most bullshit … Read More Not all advisers are bad apples