We’re not your typical finance website (we’ve found they’re usually generic, hard to understand or not very helpful). We know that the financial decisions we make now will impact our quality of life in retirement in a big way. Because these decisions are so important, we reckon everybody should have clear and easily accessible information that empowers them to make financial decisions confidently and with understanding.
As accountants, financial advisors, fund managers and business owners, we have spent many years learning how to get ahead through managing our finances and those of our clients. On SMSF Mate, we aim to synthesize our experiences to provide you with information, insight, tips, tricks, and tools to help you successfully navigate the pitfalls and obstacles that can affect your retirement decisions.
Find the info you need without the jargon about superannuation, investments and self-managed super funds. Gain insights about finance you won’t find anywhere else, and get back to living life without the stress of knowing whether or not you’ve made the right financial decisions for your retirement.
Have you considered selling property from your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to yourself? The short answer is indeed, yes, you can, but it must meet specific conditions and align with the stringent guidelines set by the Australian Taxation Office.
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The SMSF Trustee Declaration is a legal obligation, distinct from the trust deed, which outlines the setup and operational structure of an SMSF. Upon becoming an SMSF trustee or director of a corporate trustee, it's crucial to understand the declaration's content, as it explains your duties and ensures the SMSF operates in compliance with the superannuation law.
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In recent years, SMSFs have become increasingly popular due to the enticing benefits they offer for property investment. As a favoured choice ...
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Self-managed super funds are one of the most popular retirement savings options in Australia. But when can you access your SMSF? The ...
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The prospect of exploring the world during retirement is certainly enticing. But if you're an Australian pensioner planning to live or travel internationally, it's essential to understand how it may impact your age pension overseas. Knowledge about the relevant rules and regulations is key to maintaining your pension, so you can confidently ...
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When choosing to manage your own superannuation, there are many things to consider. One key question is, do you need to keep a financial advisor when managing a SMSF? While it's possible to go it alone when it comes to managing your SMSF, there are definite advantages to keeping a financial advisor ...
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I understand that shopping for a super fund is not a short-term decision and the funds that are performing well today aren’t always going to be the best long-term performers. Still, one question remains: how can I find the best performing super funds today?
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What are the best Commodity (ETF) to invest in Australia? The top-performing ETF in Australia for 1 year based on 1 Year return is outlined in the table below. How Australian commodity ETFs work Australia’s commodities industry is a large part of its economy and presents an excellent opportunity to invest in ...
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We did some Googling and according to Canstar, the typical Aussie owes $3,925 on their credit card, has a personal debt of $21,200 (excluding credit cards and property loans) and has a mortgage of $540,166. Let's look at how that plays out in monthly repayments and let's see what happens if we ...
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Interactive Brokers is considered the industry standard when it comes to a trading platform that is accessible to the everyday SMSF investor. It caters for retail level traders all the way up to hedge fund managers which is why Interactive Brokers is considered the most advanced and accessible trading platform available today. It is a popular platform because:
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