Statistics show SMSFs not just for the rich

August 22, 2018

The latest data reflecting the current position of the SMSF market has indicated these types of retirement saving structure are not purely the domain of extremely wealthy individuals as is often thought, the SMSF Association has said.

SMSFs lose thousands in property, investment scams

August 18, 2018

SMSFs have been targeted by various property and investment scams this year, with hundreds of thousands of dollars already lost, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

The good, bad, and potentially ugly for SMSFs

August 14, 2018

“Two hundred thousand dollars is a lot of money. We're gonna have to earn it”  Clint Eastwood said as Blondie in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, on the work a gang of three were going to have to do to find a hidden fortune.

The good, bad, and potentially ugly for SMSFs

August 14, 2018

“Two hundred thousand dollars is a lot of money. We're gonna have to earn it”  Clint Eastwood said as Blondie in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, on the work a gang of three were going to have to do to find a hidden fortune.

What politicians use to tell you how Australia is going.

August 10, 2018

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Estate planning in the new environment

August 7, 2018

The introduction of the transfer balance cap (TBC) on 1 July 2017 has had a severe impact on estate plans that include superannuation savings. 

Estate planning in the new environment

August 7, 2018

The introduction of the transfer balance cap (TBC) on 1 July 2017 has had a severe impact on estate plans that include superannuation savings. 

ASIC issues alert over big gaps in SMSF trustee knowledge

July 21, 2018

          ASIC's latest research concludes many SMSF trustees lack a basic understanding of their legal obligations and often fall prey to property spruikers, but the profession is already finding holes in the corporate regulator's surveying.   ASIC released two reports this week following a major review it conducted into the experiences … Read More

Super savings gap for women stuck at 30%

July 17, 2018

While the gender gap in superannuation is improving, an economic index indicates women are still retiring with superannuation balances 30 per cent lower than men.

Statistics for all Australians

July 13, 2018

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