(03) 9020 2905Amazing, isn’t it? Governments force Australians to put large wads of their salaries into super. And then refuse to help them understand why. Or how. Or what. (And then they … Read More Confusion can reign when working out how your superannuation is invested. What are simple ways to decide where it goes?
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Powering up the pension
PORTFOLIO POINT: Many pensioners are facing massive increases in the minimum super pensions they draw this year. Here’s how you can deal with it. Hands up if you want more … Read More Powering up the pension
Everyone likes a good mystery. What are three money mysteries that still baffle you?
For curly money questions, I seek higher authorities – Professor Google, Rosmerta and Warren Buffett. But still, the internet, the Celtic goddess of wealth and the Oracle of Omaha simply … Read More Everyone likes a good mystery. What are three money mysteries that still baffle you?
There’s gain, pain and hanging on for later. But it’s worth it
Legendary 80s Sydney pub rock band The Radiators sang: “You don’t get nothin’ for nothin’, but you always get what you deserve … a bit of pain never hurt”. Sure, … Read More There’s gain, pain and hanging on for later. But it’s worth it
Happy new financial year! What are three money resolutions that everybody should make?
Aww, come on! Can’t we bask in the rosy glow of last year for a little bit? A year ago, the sharemarket was below 4200 points, property prices were still … Read More Happy new financial year! What are three money resolutions that everybody should make?
Why non-concessional contributions pay
PORTFOLIO POINT: Non-concessional contributions have a mighty powerful impact on your super balance for those who make them. You can’t point to too many areas of superannuation that have contained … Read More Why non-concessional contributions pay
Crystal ball gazing an imprecise science
Being the banker for shady international characters, money launderers and cyber criminals has got to be a profitable business, doesn’t it? Well, for the masterminds behind Liberty Reserve, it probably … Read More Crystal ball gazing an imprecise science
House prices have been improving nationally this year. Where do you think they will go in 2013-14?
Two words: Mean reversion. That means almost everything will go back to their long-term averages, no matter how out of sync they might become temporarily. The naughty child who starts … Read More House prices have been improving nationally this year. Where do you think they will go in 2013-14?
Why non-concessional contributions pay
PORTFOLIO POINT: Non-concessional contributions have a mighty powerful impact on your super balance for those who make them. You can’t point to too many areas of superannuation that have contained … Read More Why non-concessional contributions pay
You need more — it’ll be a while ’til you knock on heaven’s door
It’s not my “elevator pitch”, or what I spout when someone at a barbecue asks me what I do. But the fact is simple: I deal in death. More precisely, … Read More You need more — it’ll be a while ’til you knock on heaven’s door