5 ways to save more for retirement
Building a retirement nest egg is easily the longest savings exercise you'll ever do. While the superannuation system is a passive way to save money for your golden years, some…
SMSFs and property: 4 do’s and don’ts
Are you investing in property through your self-managed super fund (SMSF)? Make sure you know what you can and can't do with this sometimes-complex retirement scheme. Check out these four…
Who are the superannuation winners in the new 2016 Budget?
The new Federal Budget has arrived, and with it has come a huge number of sweeping changes to the economic landscape of Australia. The politicians and economists have put their…
What’s next for the superannuation system?
They say life is short, but it is the longest thing you'll ever do. For most of your life, you'll be working, and subsequently paying into your superannuation as you…
What are SMSF concessional contributions?
What are concessional contributions? And is there are cap on how much my employer can add to my SMSF? Here's what you need to know. Self-managed super funds (SMSF) can…
Your spouse, your super and how to split it
You share many things with your spouse - and your superannuation contributions could be one of these. We outline some of the basics of the process. When you're married, you…
2 administrative basics of an SMSF
Have you taken a hands-on approach to retirement with a self-managed super fund? Speak to your financial adviser about what you'll need to do. The headlines have been awash…
3 costs of retirement you might not have thought about
In order to have a cruisy retirement, you've got to plan ahead. The question is, what exactly do you plan ahead for? Everyone knows the typical costs they might have…
What are some other types of SMSF contributions?
There are many layers to the world of self-managed super funds (SMSF), with one of the elements being contributions. We've touched on an important category of contribution that's given a…
Top 3 tips for spring cleaning your finances
Spring: the season of renewal, transformation and the promise of good things ahead. But it's not just an opportunity for the weather to make the journey from dreary winter to…
