Running multiple SMSFs: What are the pros and cons?
Deciding to run two or more SMSFs has both pros and cons, so you need to weigh them carefully and ensure it’s the right strategy for your personal situation.
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Janine has over 25 years’ experience writing about superannuation, including a decade as Managing Editor of the ASFA’s highly respected industry magazine, SuperFunds. She has worked with a range of super funds and leading institutional investment managers.
Her work has appeared in the Australian Financial Review personal finance section and she has been a regular contributor to Money Management and Financial Planning magazines.
Deciding to run two or more SMSFs has both pros and cons, so you need to weigh them carefully and ensure it’s the right strategy for your personal situation.
If you’re a member of a big super fund, chances are you’re a part-owner in an airport, a pipeline, or a major shipping port. Learn why super funds have embraced infrastructure and what’s in it for you.
Worrying about whether your retirement savings will be enough is normal, but there are some easy steps you can take to ensure you’re as prepared as you can be for retirement.
Worrying about your household budget is something we all do at times, but retirees can’t easily replenish their savings, so rising prices and inflation can represent a big challenge.
Using the bring-forward rule is a great way to put a larger contribution into your super account in a single year. Here’s what you need to know about the rules.
If you haven’t used all your concessional contributions cap in recent years you can use them to play catch-up and get a handy tax concession to sweeten the deal. We explain how.
Going over your annual limits for super contributions can cause problems and cost you money, so it’s important to know what to do if you have.
Salary sacrifice can be a convenient and simple way to boost your super and reduce your tax bill at the same time. Learn how to get it right and the alternative to consider.
It can be confusing to understand all the different types of super contributions. But it’s worth learning the main types and what each one offers you.
Along with a valid Will, your SMSF is an essential part of your estate plan. From your personal wishes to tax and legal matters, there’s a lot to consider.
Planning financial support for your children after you die is tricky, but a child with disability makes the task even harder. How do you ensure your child is cared for and financially secure?
Establishing a testamentary trust can have valuable estate planning benefits. With significant amounts due to be transferred via inheritances in the coming decades, it may be worth considering one.
If you have insurance inside super but you’re not sure how it works, it’s easy to take control once you learn the basics and how to assess your needs.
The Home Equity Access Scheme can be a great way to boost your retirement income by taking a loan from the government against the equity in your home.
If you’re finding it difficult to make ends meet in retirement, one solution to free up some extra cash could be to take out a reverse mortgage.
Small APRA funds are often overlooked, but they offer valuable benefits if you want more control of your super investments without the trustee responsibilities.
Choosing the right calculator to work out your retirement income is important, as different calculators work on different assumptions, allow different inputs and provide different results
Providing full-time care usually means you can’t work to earn an income, but you may qualify to receive a Carer Payment instead, so check what is on offer.
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