smsf

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Understanding your SMSF and tax

Super is such a tax-effective investment vehicle it is easy for SMSF members to overlook the need to manage the fund's ongoing tax situation

SMSF asset allocation: it’s the mix that counts

"A SMSF needs growth assets such as shares but it also needs cash for at least two years' planned expenditure so it won't need to cash in good assets if the market is having one of its normal downturns."

Super fund provides an active option

Mercer SmartPath members can be active investors with the super fund or leave the decisions to the experts.

Super balances growing despite GFC

Retirement savings are up but it's only enough for a modest lifestyle, writes Susan Hely.

Don’t fall for self-managed super sales pitch

The golden rule of investing applies: don't put all your eggs in the one basket, especially when it comes to a self-managed super fund.

Why parents may start including kids in SMSF

New research shows a lot of young people are interested in an SMSF and the possibility of joining their parents' funds.

Why the buck stops here with self-managed super

A self-managed superannuation fund has to protect itself, warns Peter Freeman

Book review: Keep It Super Simple

Superannuation and taxation experts Smith and Koken have joined forces to put together Keep it super simple, a handy book which explains what you need to consider before setting up an SMSF, right through to closing it down.

How to avoid the painful tax consequences of SMSF

The proposed 15% tax rate on every dollar of annual earnings over $100,000 generated by a superannuation pension could have painful tax consequences when a member of an SMSF dies.

What you need to know about buying residential property through an SMSF

Investing in property with SMSF works out well in theory but is not as clear-cut in practice.
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