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Did your SMSF smash the average?
SUMMARY: Playing it safe gave no help for returns in 2017. It was all about risk. Did you get your SMSF to beat 7.93%? Every streak must come … Read More Did your SMSF smash the average?
Making a mega super fund
SUMMARY: What’s the biggest super fund that can now be built? Around $9.3m … and here’s how that is done. Want to build the biggest super … Read More Making a mega super fund
Back your mortality with some bucks
Death has been on my mind. A little more than usual, lately. I don’t deal with death well. Not a big fan. I’m not good at dealing with … Read More Back your mortality with some bucks
Four strategies under the new super rules
SUMMARY: Four strategies for SMSFs to consider immediately, now that super’s big changes have arrived. We’ve been talking about it forever, but it has finally arrived. Superannuation’s … Read More Four strategies under the new super rules
Preservation age table
Table of preservation ages for access to superannuation Table 1: Attaining preservation age Born after … Born before … Preservation age 30/06/1960 55 1/07/1960 30/06/1961 56 1/07/1961 30/06/1962 57 1/07/1962 … Read More Preservation age table
Pension hazard ahead: Act now
SUMMARY: It’s not too late for transition-to-retirement pensions to be updated to tax-free account-based pensionss. Here’s how. For a year, it has felt … Read More Pension hazard ahead: Act now
SMSFs cop it on some new angles
SUMMARY: Limited-recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) are under fire on two fronts, as government continues to struggle with post-July super legislation. If you can believe it, with just 9 … Read More SMSFs cop it on some new angles
Super does the time warp again
Teeth will gnash and grind … but for many, this month marks the end of an era for superannuation. An era when super was simple and generous. And, possibly, … Read More Super does the time warp again
Getting ready for super catch-ups
SUMMARY: Time to have a proper look at the five-year catch-up provisions – and how to make the most of them. It’s been a long-time coming for … Read More Getting ready for super catch-ups