(03) 9020 2905SUMMARY: SMSFs like franked dividends. And as a result, they pay more tax, not less, than regular super funds. The DIY super army is under fire again. Now the claim … Read More The franking credit fallacy
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Aussies are often told they don’t care enough about super. When should you start caring?
Well, it’s your money. When do you think you should start caring about it? Your answer should be “now”. Followed by: “Okay, so what do I do next?” Australians, on … Read More Aussies are often told they don’t care enough about super. When should you start caring?
SGC freeze frame
SUMMARY: Government delay on superannuation guarantee puts onus back on YOU to look after YOUR super. THE Government gave a big shove to super this week – pushing super increases … Read More SGC freeze frame
Rice Warner urges rethink on super pensions structure
SUMMARY: Rice Warner proposes a copy of SMSF pension investment strategies in middle of a super ideas fest. I think these chartered accountants mob might have a point. Perhaps it’s … Read More Rice Warner urges rethink on super pensions structure
Act first and beat maddening crowd
I’ve got a fair bit of contrarian in me. It comes from the same part of my brain that screams: “I hate crowds”. I like people, just not lots of … Read More Act first and beat maddening crowd
The rising cost of living continues to eat into household budgets. What are your top three tips for keeping up with it?
Are you talking about a little inflation? Paying a bit extra each year to buy the groceries? The cost of fueling up the car jumping a few bucks? Bah! They’re … Read More The rising cost of living continues to eat into household budgets. What are your top three tips for keeping up with it?
Renewed threat to SMSF property gearing
SUMMARY: Is the end nigh for SMSF property gearing strategies? If you’ve been considering making a geared property investment inside a SMSF for a while, I don’t know that I … Read More Renewed threat to SMSF property gearing
Houses, units, funds or trusts: What is your preferred way of investing in real estate and why?
OUCH! Cupid’s arrow, right in my soft spot. Ain’t nothing quite like property to get me all … Read More Houses, units, funds or trusts: What is your preferred way of investing in real estate and why?
Watch out: You’re now a sophisticated SMSF
SUMMARY: ASIC lowers the bar. Now more than half of all SMSF trustees will be considered sophisticated. Self-managed super fund trustees are used to fending for themselves and, reasonably successfully, … Read More Watch out: You’re now a sophisticated SMSF
Poseidon BOOM! Financial lessons you can learn from your parents
Cue Bryan Adams: “It was the summer of ’69”. Dad was a journalist. Mum was a nurse. They’d been married a year. Awww, shucks. Super special times for them, I’m … Read More Poseidon BOOM! Financial lessons you can learn from your parents