(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: I give up. If you know what’s happening with concessional contribution limits, email me. To quote comic legend Rowan Atkinson playing the pastor addressing his flock in 80s … Read More Contributions capers: Another year, another change
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Tax betrays long-held, trusted convention
If I could have just one super power, I think it might be … the power to tax! How cool would THAT be? Bit short of cash this month? Credit … Read More Tax betrays long-held, trusted convention
Balancing a household budget can be tricky – where is the best place to find savings?
A balanced budget? For Gen X? Seriously? If Treasurer Wayne Swan can’t do it – with the ultimate power to tax the population – what hope us? Gen Xers’ current … Read More Balancing a household budget can be tricky – where is the best place to find savings?
Busting the super reforms myths
PORTFOLIO POINT: Let’s bust a few myths about the real losers of last week’s high-end super tax grab. One week out from the new changes to super and the uncertainty … Read More Busting the super reforms myths
Rewards points, low rates or interest-free days – what should you look for in a credit card?
It’s time to lay the (credit) cards on the table. We’ve had a national “sorry” day. I believe it’s now time for a national, annual, “thankyou” day. And today is … Read More Rewards points, low rates or interest-free days – what should you look for in a credit card?
I was cynical about health insurance until just now
My doctor performed a few biopsies last week. Actually, he probably took dozens. But let’s focus on me for a second. On me, he gouged two. Literally, as I … Read More I was cynical about health insurance until just now
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SMSFs in Labor’s super sights
PORTFOLIO POINT: Sticky fingers reaching for the super pie again? If it’s true, they’re after YOU. You might not think you are “fabulously wealthy”. But what is that anyway? We … Read More SMSFs in Labor’s super sights
Understanding property investments in your SMSF
PORTFOLIO POINT: Question overload at this week’s Eureka Report SMSF property webcast. Here’s a collection that time didn’t allow us to get to The well of interest in property in … Read More Understanding property investments in your SMSF
What is the most important thing you wish you had learned about money sooner?
Just one? That’s like asking me to pick my favourite Friends cast member, my favourite child, or my favourite beer. So hard it’s nasty! The rules of money are so … Read More What is the most important thing you wish you had learned about money sooner?