(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: Bruce Brammall chats to ATO assistant commissioner for super, Stuart Forsyth, about some of the burning issues for SMSF trustees. Funnily enough, I had left specific instructions with … Read More We brief the taxman on SMSF concerns
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“Easter is here, and Christmas just eight months away. Should I prepare financially for Christmas now?”
Thankfully, my little DebtBoy can’t read yet. Because if he could, Mr Editor, I’d be giving you a good old-fashioned clip over the ears! Today, my great fear is he’s … Read More “Easter is here, and Christmas just eight months away. Should I prepare financially for Christmas now?”
“Money can create moments of madness in a relationship. What are the biggest problem areas?”
“What we’ve got here is (a) failure to communicate.” Depending on what generation you’re from, you’ll remember that as either Cool Hand Luke starring Paul Newman, or the opening line … Read More “Money can create moments of madness in a relationship. What are the biggest problem areas?”
Will you have enough super?
PORTFOLIO POINT: New statistics show a frightening lack of understanding of what retirement finances will be like – from both you and the government. Have you got a grip on … Read More Will you have enough super?
“What are the most valuable lessons your generation can learn from the others?”
Seriously? What sort of a dumb question is that? Has to be a Gen Y suggestion! Like ALL of my fellow Gen Xers, I know everything. As our parents will … Read More “What are the most valuable lessons your generation can learn from the others?”
Taxed at 93% – that’s got to hurt
PORTFOLIO POINT: Ignorance is no defence – here’s what you need to know to avoid copping a 93% tax rate on your super contributions. Back in the early 80s, I … Read More Taxed at 93% – that’s got to hurt
What is the most embarrassing financial situation you have ever been in?”
I feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Total Recall. Please don’t make me remember. I don’t want to remember! Nooooooo! Rewind back to 1979, when I was about nine. My parents … Read More What is the most embarrassing financial situation you have ever been in?”
SMSFs, property and income
PORTFOLIO POINT: Thinking of cashing up your property portfolio to get your money into super? Here’s what you need to know (Part II). If super is a powerful way of … Read More SMSFs, property and income
“Saving money can be difficult whatever your age. What are some savings tips that really work?”
It’s a bit Vyvyan from The Young Ones. “This calls for a very special mix of psychology … and extreme violence.” And a bit of the old lightbulb joke. “How … Read More “Saving money can be difficult whatever your age. What are some savings tips that really work?”
Super’s safe house
PORTFOLIO POINT: Should you sell your properties to get money into your SMSF? There’s plenty to weigh up. Here are the main points (Part I) A recent survey suggested that … Read More Super’s safe house