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I renounce my ‘inertia’ mindset, Michelle please help
Inertia is an incredibly powerful force. It’s a rule of physics that says that things will generally stay in the state they are. Fat people will remain fat. Stupid people … Read More I renounce my ‘inertia’ mindset, Michelle please help
Is there ever a good time to keep a financial secret from a loved one? When and why?
Cue Foo Fighters: “I’ve got another confession to make.” Sorry, Mrs DebtMan, but there’s something else I should probably fess up to. It’s bigger than last year’s (when I got … Read More Is there ever a good time to keep a financial secret from a loved one? When and why?
Super choices on the political menu
PORTFOLIO POINT: With the election now set for September 7, let’s look at the super chasm. It’s rare that superannuation is such a high priority on the list of political … Read More Super choices on the political menu
Super property bells ring louder
PORTFOLIO POINT: Property gearing in SMSFs seems to be here to stay, but beware. Plus: Roger Montgomery, I accept your challenge. At the time, it was one of the biggest … Read More Super property bells ring louder
One month into the new financial year, what’s your prediction for the sharemarket in the short and long term?
“Ah, young grasshopper,” said Miyagi to Daniel-san, “you all wet behind ear.” Actually, I’m mixing my Karate Kid with my Kung Fu. But at least they’re both martial arts movies, … Read More One month into the new financial year, what’s your prediction for the sharemarket in the short and long term?
Got a problem? Just reclassify and it will disappear
It was a piece of Canberra politics so audacious, I was honestly inspired. Gobsmacked, I was. “Pure genius!” I screamed too loudly to a household that was, apart from me, … Read More Got a problem? Just reclassify and it will disappear
How super is your return?
PORTFOLIO POINT: How well did you do your job as SMSF investment manager last year? You needed to beat 14.81%. Unless you were still bunkered down in the ultra-defensive end … Read More How super is your return?
Is age discrimination an issue in Australia’s financial services sector? Who is affected, and can it be stopped?
Is this where I get to go mental over the endless targeting of us young’uns by our shameful older politicians? That selfish, silver-spooned, born-to-rule, earth-pillaging Boomer generation running the country … Read More Is age discrimination an issue in Australia’s financial services sector? Who is affected, and can it be stopped?
Multiple funds the answer to taking pension while working
PORTFOLIO POINT: Can your SMSF give you simultaneous pension and accumulation funds? Yes, here’s how. It’s an area many SMSF trustees don’t understand well – even those who might have … Read More Multiple funds the answer to taking pension while working