Bruce Brammall, 30 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Productivity Commission turns up heat on super, but finds little to complain about with SMSF sector. Further structural overhauling of superannuation … Read More A mixed bag for SMSFs
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The perils of ‘opt-in’ insurance
Bruce Brammall, 16 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: “Life insurance” is not a dirty term. It’s an important part of our super landscape. Canberra needs to think, very carefully. … Read More The perils of ‘opt-in’ insurance
Insure that you have ‘opted in’
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 14 May, 2018 It sends a shocking message when the government says “you don’t need insurance”. That’s not precisely what Treasurer Scott Morrison has said. … Read More Insure that you have ‘opted in’
The invisible super victims
Bruce Brammall, 9 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Superannuation and the Federal Budget 2018. What do you need to be aware of? Every … Read More The invisible super victims
Two sides to the Super Guarantee coin
Bruce Brammall, 2 May, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Is the move to 12% Superannuation Guarantee in danger? And six member SMSF legislation on the way. One of superannuation’s “universal truths” … Read More Two sides to the Super Guarantee coin
Integrity means doing no harm
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 30 April, 2018 Integrity. What does it mean to you? A large number of people in the financial industry don’t seem to know what … Read More Integrity means doing no harm
The top seven EOFY tips
Bruce Brammall, 18 April, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: End of financial year is fast approaching. But you can get ahead of the game with these seven tips. Never … Read More The top seven EOFY tips
Taking care of the ‘what if’ moments
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 16 April, 2018 It’s certainly not the first time Mrs DebtMan has asked the question. So perhaps I should start getting a little concerned. “What … Read More Taking care of the ‘what if’ moments
Downsizing, and upsizing your super
Bruce Brammall, 11 April, 2018, Eureka Report SUMMARY: Some of the real power behind downsizer contributions might be how you combine them with non-concessional contributions. Downsizer Contributions eligibility starts on … Read More Downsizing, and upsizing your super
Industry or retail? Funds ain’t funds
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 9 April, 2018 The best wars, the ones that are absolute crackers and that grab us viewers by the throats, are those that take place … Read More Industry or retail? Funds ain’t funds