SMSFs
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I have $1.1 million in assets. Would a self-managed super fund suit me?
Super funds are very well run, well regulated and great value for money. Stepping away from these solutions would require very compelling benefits.
- by Paul Benson
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Should we borrow $500,000 and invest it in shares?
Borrowing to invest is certainly a key wealth creation strategy, but it all comes down to your appetite for risk.
- by Paul Benson
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Does ATO need to know how I spend my pension?
While all regulated super funds have to report members’ pension payments to the ATO every three months, what happens when you manage your own super?
- by Noel Whittaker
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Estate planning
Death and taxes are inevitable. Here’s how retirees can minimise the latter
If couples and families don’t put proper preparations in place, serious financial problems can emerge when a loved one dies.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?
For most, there comes a time in later life where the costs in time and accounting fees of a self-managed super fund outweigh the benefits.
- by Paul Benson
Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?
Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Why half the homes in this sleepy seaside Victorian town are bought with cash
Asset-rich buyers who don’t need a mortgage are arriving in droves, while others struggle against high interest rates and the cost of living.
- by Jim Malo
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Pension
Do I need to be retired to get the age pension?
It is possible to still receive some pension if you’re working reduced hours – you’ll be assessed on the income test.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Should we spend all of our SMSF on investment properties?
I’m not convinced you should have an SMSF in the first place, and even less convinced that you should spend it all on property.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
Analysis
Caution urged after rise in young workers managing their own super
Self-managed super funds have their place, but those contemplating running their own super fund need to have their eyes wide open, experts warn.
- by John Collett
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Is setting up a self-managed super fund easy?
With an SMSF you make the investment decisions, and you are responsible for ensuring your fund is in compliance with the legislation.
- by Paul Benson
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