PORTFOLIO POINT: There’s nothing average about SMSFs. But what’s interesting is how much the really big SMSFs throw out the averages. The chasm between SMSFs and managed fund super is, literally, light years. They’re in different leagues. It’s like putting up Muhammad Ali in his prime against … well, me, now. SMSFs are lean machines […]
PORTFOLIO POINT: Property price declines are raising the interest of SMSF trustees. If the thought has crossed your mind, here’s what you need to do to be ready to pounce in 2012. I don’t know about you, but I was gagging for the Christmas break. Professionally and personally, 2011 was an eventful year, in a […]
PORTFOLIO POINT: The short-term future for superannuation for even average income earners is looking increasingly grim. Lower your expectations for super to being nothing more than a safety net. Here’s what’s changed It might be stating the bleeding obvious, but sometimes you need to take a step back to view the bigger picture. And what’s […]
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 2011 is going to be the year of property in SMSFs. The suggestion was that – with the GFC slowly fading into history – that […]
PORTFOLIO POINT: With Labor confirmed in government, here’s an interesting piece of research about the potential impact their retirement and super policies. Sometimes, a survey that has little to do with you, or your situation, is worth reading. Just because it gives you a “big picture” insight into what’s going on outside our own little […]
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