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How to avoid a super death tax
SUMMARY: Protecting your family from super’s death tax can take a little planning. Superannuation, on the surface, is about saving for your retirement. In fact, that aim is actually enshrined … Read More How to avoid a super death tax
Is chivalry dead when it comes to dating and money? What are your tips to avoid an issue?
These “battle of the sexes” questions are brutal. Deadly – no winners. Answer one way, you’re fanning stereotypes. Answer the other and you’re sexist. And both answers will get me … Read More Is chivalry dead when it comes to dating and money? What are your tips to avoid an issue?
A big pile of cash, but you can make it bigger
I’ve been waiting for a bus. For a long time now. Clearly, it’s not coming. It’s time to concede. “Stuff it, I’ll walk”. Okay, time for a quick superannuation lesson. … Read More A big pile of cash, but you can make it bigger
A new financial year brings new financial scams. What should your generation watch out for?
Oh, stupidity and greed! I beseech thee to explain! Why art thou power so strong in so many, particularly when combined in the same recipe? Like ducks to water are … Read More A new financial year brings new financial scams. What should your generation watch out for?
Planning for a mega super attack
SUMMARY: A new report reopens the debate about super tax concessions for the wealthy, but recommends global contributions limits. Some form of limit on what’s considered a “reasonable” amount to … Read More Planning for a mega super attack
It’s time to look forward: What is your new financial year resolution?
So many, I could write a list. Right, well I’ll do that then. First up is definitely to work smarter, not harder. I’ve worked to sensibly adopt technology in the … Read More It’s time to look forward: What is your new financial year resolution?
Your new financial year resolution … right here
So many, I could write a list. Right, well I’ll do that then. First up is definitely to work smarter, not harder. I’ve worked to sensibly adopt technology in the … Read More Your new financial year resolution … right here
The pros and cons of SMSFs
SUMMARY: Should I start my own SMSF? Why should I, and why should I not? Their numbers topped 500,000 a while ago. And their members have recently passed through the … Read More The pros and cons of SMSFs
What is the worst financial insult you have seen, and how do people avoid putting their foot in their mouth about money?
A boss from a previous life gave me a talking to. In essence, he said: You are only as successful as the car you drive. Cars give the appearance of … Read More What is the worst financial insult you have seen, and how do people avoid putting their foot in their mouth about money?