Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) continue to attract interest from potential fund trustees eager to make the leap into taking control of their own retirement income. The problem that many of them face is in knowing what questions to ask and where to go to find the answers. To get them started, the most important information […]
If you have a good understanding of the mechanics of superannuation and a flair for spotting a good investment, you may be thinking about establishing your own SMSF. The initial organisation is not particularly difficult, especially as all the steps required are set out clearly by the ATO (Australian Taxation Office). However, getting it right […]
As trustee of your SMSF (self-managed superannuation fund), you would be aware of the responsibility you have to manage investments that will produce a comfortable income in retirement. You may have outsourced the fund administration to professionals such as SMSF Assure and engaged a licensed financial advisor to assist with investment decisions, but ultimately, the final responsibility […]
Trustees of SMSFs (self-managed superannuation funds) have, for some time, been able to purchase residential property in Australia on behalf of their fund. Although our property market may be “coming off the boil”, prices are still high, and many SMSFs are looking elsewhere to build retirement income. Interest in overseas properties has been a hot […]
Being a trustee of a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) is a major responsibility and the decisions made by you as trustee will affect the retirement incomes of all members of the fund, yourself included. Since this end result may not take place for many years, getting the right investment strategy, at not only the start […]