by Guy Wuoti | Mon, Nov, 2016 | Accessing your super, Facts & Figures, Pensions, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
As the end of the year is drawing rapidly to a close it may feel like the changes to the Asset Test for the Aged Pension have just been drawn up, however, these were announced in the 2015 Federal Budget. As a trustee, you may be asking yourself, “what does this really...
by Guy Wuoti | Thu, Oct, 2014 | Accessing your super, Pensions, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
From 1 January 2015, income from superannuation pensions will be taken into account in determining whether you are eligible to receive the Age Pension (full or part payment) or the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). This might affect your ability to access...
by Guy Wuoti | Tue, Sep, 2014 | Accessing your super, Adviser, Boosting your Balance, Investments, SMSF Options, SMSF Setup
Sometimes just trying to understand where to start is the most difficult obstacle to overcome in any journey. The Self Managed Super journey is no different. With various setup options, investment choices and other matters it can be information overload. Here are some...
by Guy Wuoti | Thu, Aug, 2014 | Accessing your super, Adviser, Boosting your Balance, Borrowing, Contributions, Equities, Investments, Pensions, Property, SMSF Options, Trustee
There is nothing more exiting than waking up by the pool while on holidays, than checking out your super fund’s investments to see how they are going. Okay maybe not that exciting for most, but the great news you could do this if you wanted to, no matter the...
by smsfoptions | Thu, May, 2014 | Accessing your super, Adviser, Boosting your Balance, Investments, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
Refunds of excess non-concessional contributions, changes to the Super Guarantee and tighter rules on qualifying social security benefits were the main Budget announcements to impact on superannuation this year. These changes, along with others, should provide a...
