by Scott | May 1, 2013 | Superannuation
With the end of the financial year looming, now is a good time to be thinking about your end of year superannuation strategies. It may also help you to avoid some common traps and tax penalties. Off-market transfers Of particular interest this year is the Government’s...
by Scott | Jun 23, 2012 | DIY Superannuation, Superannuation
Things are changing with regards to the tax deductible superannuation contributions cap of $50,000, including salary sacrifice amounts, if you are 50 or older will stop on 30 June 2012? From 1 July 2012, the cap will be limited to $25,000 regardless of your age and...
by Scott | Mar 8, 2011 | News, SMSF, Superannuation
Last week I was at the SPAA (Self Managed Super Fund Professionals Association of Australia) Conference in Brisbane. I was firstly glad to see the city bouncing back after the floods earlier this year but one plenary session had the Government confirm their...
by Scott | Jan 20, 2011 | DIY Superannuation, News, Public Sector Super, SMSF, Superannuation
As we enter 2011 there are a few things you should be reviewing now with regards to your superannuation setup, here are my top 5 action items to review. 1. Find Your Lost Superannuation There is nearly $13 Billion worth of Lost Superannuation in Australia, if you have...
by Scott | Jan 7, 2011 | Financial Life Planning, News, Superannuation, Wealth Creation
This month Scott Malcolm (Principal of Money Mechanics) was excited to have a cameo appearance in the Money Blog for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Experts Top Money Tips for 2011 – Written by Anneli Knight was originally published on The Age and The...
by Scott | Aug 16, 2010 | DIY Superannuation, News, Self Managed Super, SMSF, Superannuation
Many people are attracted to owning artwork not just for the visual value but also for the investment potential. This type of investment product if selected correctly can be a great diversification from the listed investment markets that we see a lot of capital...
