(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: It’s not too late to get your final contributions into super for FY13. But make sure you don’t get caught on the tricky timing issue. Knock, knock. Who’s … Read More One deadline that’s super important
Category Archives: Articles
Banks and miners are the biggest components of our sharemarket. Should you invest in one, both or none?
Like mooning an avalanche as it rolls down the icy slope, sunbaking on the beach after a tsunami warning, or sticking your pinky in the leaking dyke. Somewhere between utterly … Read More Banks and miners are the biggest components of our sharemarket. Should you invest in one, both or none?
Is the great Australian dream of home ownership still an achievable goal for young Australians?
Aah, here we go again. The perpetual moan of youth and property ownership. Perhaps we end this eternal whinge by getting the Federal Government to give everyone a home on … Read More Is the great Australian dream of home ownership still an achievable goal for young Australians?
An in-specie backdown
PORTFOLIO POINT: Death of the death of the in-specie transfer ban? A Government backdown is a surprise boost for SMSF trustees. If there’s a saint of self-managed superannuation trustees, then … Read More An in-specie backdown
Switching super funds may seem like a good idea to some, but is it worth the hassle?
Hey, just how bad can a super fund be? Believe me, you have no idea. Some super funds from the 80s and early 90s are nothing short of criminal. Yes, … Read More Switching super funds may seem like a good idea to some, but is it worth the hassle?
Even with moving goal posts, super is simply worth it
Australia really deserves the moniker “Downunder”. We’re this little mixed up, backward, First World-like, paradise island that’s not easy to get to from anywhere. We’re light years from our major … Read More Even with moving goal posts, super is simply worth it
Changing the super changes mentally
PORTFOLIO POINT: My kingdom for some superannuation certainty! Here’s the first step in a plan to end super’s politics. I think it’s possible that everybody (even politicians) is tired of … Read More Changing the super changes mentally
Super: What the Coalition will do
PORTFOLIO POINT: The coalition’s plans for super will require adjustments to your contributions strategy. Plus, is the new super pensions tax dead? If anyone was in any doubt that superannuation … Read More Super: What the Coalition will do
What are three key things you want your children to know about money?
Marshmallows, money trees and managing risk. The first two are sexy enough to be easy sells to my DebtKids. The last one … just not so catchy, is it? Marshmallows … Read More What are three key things you want your children to know about money?
Seven super tips before June 30
PORTFOLIO POINT: A year to celebrate the positive whims of the market, sure. But don’t miss putting the cream on the top. With six weeks to go, it’s looking like … Read More Seven super tips before June 30