Jim Bonham from Save Our Super examines recent claims that retirees have been hoarding their superannuation.
Labor’s franking credits policy will reduce income for low and middle earners
In this article, I dig into this subject in more detail, particularly for those who hold their shares directly in their own names, to show what the ALP proposal really means and how it would operate.
SMSFs: 3 year audits policy will add complexity and not benefit trustees
As an SMSF trustee, Dr Bonham is deeply concerned about the proposed changes to the SMSF audit rules, and the ongoing instability for retirees and future retirees.
Labor’s franking credits policy will hurt retirees
The Australian Labor Party’s proposal to deny a cash refund on excess franking credits from Australian shares has very similar effects to the destructive and self-defeating consequences of the federal government’s 2017 changes to the Age Pension asset test.
Age Pension changes costs pensioners now and increases government costs in the long term
In this article Jim Bonham explores the long-term impact of the January 2017 Age Pension changes, for both retirees and for future federal government budgets.
