(03) 9020 2905There’s always an “it” toy at Christmas – the toy that trendoids simply have to get their children. It was Tickle Me Elmo one year. Inevitably, stores run out. Disappointed … Read More “What is the most memorable piece of share market advice you’ve heard and why?”
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Cooper’s wrong assumption
PORTFOLIO POINT: We can only hope large parts of Cooper’s Super System Review are treated just like most of Ripoll and Henry – vastly ignored. There’s something fundamentally wrong with … Read More Cooper’s wrong assumption
“Mistakes on tax returns can prove costly. What was your biggest tax time mistake?”
I don’t think I’ve made any huge tax-time mistakes. I’m fanatical (my wife says “anal”) about filing receipts. When I started my first full-time job, I hadn’t done my returns … Read More “Mistakes on tax returns can prove costly. What was your biggest tax time mistake?”
A simple way to lift SMSF returns
PORTFOLIO POINT: Cash is fighting back as an asset class. What sort of strategy do you have for your SMSF’s cash holdings? There’s no need to give an SMSF trustee … Read More A simple way to lift SMSF returns
“Super funds have taken another hit lately. Is it still the best place for retirement savings?”
Sure, super’s recent performance has been as exciting as Scott Baio’s career since Charles In Charge. But “super” itself isn’t to blame. It’s just a low-tax vehicle, not an investment. … Read More “Super funds have taken another hit lately. Is it still the best place for retirement savings?”
Cooper’s cruel and artless super plan
Sacre blue! That cheeky Cooper fellow wants to do what? He wants to ban DIY funds from owning artwork! No wonder the nation’s artisan peasants are openly revolting. But it’s … Read More Cooper’s cruel and artless super plan
“Scammers are getting smarter all the time. How can we scam-proof our finances?”
While we thankfully continue to embrace capitalist democracies and shun the “nirvana” of communism (don’t forget Animal Farm), the wretched will be attracted to your money like the ants chasing … Read More “Scammers are getting smarter all the time. How can we scam-proof our finances?”
Beware SMSF insurance traps
PORTFOLIO POINT: SMSFs offer trustees the ability to get perfectly flexible super funds – inside and outside super – to meet members’ needs. Super research house Chant West has released … Read More Beware SMSF insurance traps
SMSFs close in on the magic million
PORTFOLIO POINT: The average SMSF balance will most likely top $1 million this year. Australia’s average SMSF balance could top $1 million this month with the aid of a small … Read More SMSFs close in on the magic million
“We all like a good return on investment. What are some great ways to invest $1,000?”
Hey, it’s June! And June is “grand final” time for personal finances – time to minimise your taxes. And $1000 can give some great tax time rewards. “I hate tax … Read More “We all like a good return on investment. What are some great ways to invest $1,000?”