by Scott | May 26, 2022 | DIY Superannuation, Do it yourself super, News, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuations
Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your super fund are set to take effect from 1 July 2022. These changes create opportunities for all Super Fund members, young and old, to grow their retirement savings. What are the changes?...
by Scott | Aug 2, 2014 | Public Sector Super, Self Managed Super, SMSF, Superannuation
You may have heard that the amount you can contribute to superannuation will change for 2014/15. In the new financial year, you will be able to make more before-tax and after-tax contributions to super. This could mean that you can accumulate faster towards your...
by Scott | May 30, 2013 | DIY Superannuation, News, SMSF, Superannuation
Last night the Federal Government amended the Bill that was originally designed to effectively ban SMSF off-market transfers from 1 July 2013 and impose other restrictions around related party transactions. Previously, as part of the response to the Cooper Review, the...
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 | 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...