(03) 9020 2905I spent a good portion of my Christmas break learning some pretty amazing, sometimes too intricate, details about a mate. Over many nights, and many lagers, I heard a lot … Read More Something’s gotta give, honey
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SMSFs become a distorting force
SUMMARY: The power wielded by Australia’s SMSF sector is growing. Will we use that power wisely, or just in individual self-interest? When it comes to throwing its weight around, there … Read More SMSFs become a distorting force
Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
SUMMARY: Here are nine steps to get your SMSF ready for whatever’s ahead in 2014. In life, you can look forward or you can look back. But it usually pays … Read More Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
Holidays are over! It’s time to make some 2014 promises
It’s January hangover time. We’re faced with choices. To lose weight, to reduce drinking, exercise more, spend more time with the kids. Best of luck with that. There’s a remote … Read More Holidays are over! It’s time to make some 2014 promises
Is property best inside a SMSF?
SUMMARY: You’re ready to buy an investment property. But inside or outside a SMSF? Here’s what you need to weigh up. It’s a parent’s lot to put their children’s interests … Read More Is property best inside a SMSF?
Making death less taxing for your kids
SUMMARY: Do you want to make it tax-free for the next generation? A recontribution strategy requires some forward planning. We all know and love super as this great income stream … Read More Making death less taxing for your kids
What are three financial priorities your generation should set for 2014?
Noooo! Where did 2013 go? Say it ain’t over! Can we just rewind and replay a little bit of this year first? Equity markets stayed on the boil, property markets … Read More What are three financial priorities your generation should set for 2014?
SMSFs still ahead
SUMMARY: The future of super under an Abbott Government is being unveiled – slowly, but surely. And SMSFs will be relative winners. What is said before an election, whether promises … Read More SMSFs still ahead
The lower Aussie dollar has hit people’s travel plans. How can you reduce the impact on your budget?
Don’t take holidays – work till you die. Looks like the government wants to increase age pension qualification to approximately 93 anyway, so you might not have a choice. Seriously, … Read More The lower Aussie dollar has hit people’s travel plans. How can you reduce the impact on your budget?
It’ll soon be Christmas, so what should you start doing now?
Start … your party engines! Woo-hoo! Today marks the official opening of Christmas party season. Drink and be merry I’ve got an average of a function a day for the … Read More It’ll soon be Christmas, so what should you start doing now?