by Ben Smith | May 20, 2016 | Financial Planning
Many investors have a personal share portfolio. When it comes to your SMSF, did you know that you can contribute more than simply cash? You are also able to contribute listed shares. What are the advantages of transferring personal shares to your SMSF? Tax benefits...
by Ben Smith | May 9, 2016 | Financial Planning
Economic outlook Changes to the official cash rate are based on the outlook for economic growth and inflation. The RBA uses a number of economic indicators such as employment, investment spend, consumer and business confidence and the housing market to determine the...
by Ben Smith | May 5, 2016 | Financial Planning
Interest rates are the cost of money when borrowed or loaned, and are used to control inflation and economic growth. But why do interest rates rise and fall, and how can they affect you? Who controls interest rates? Movements in official interest rates are determined...
by Ben Smith | May 2, 2016 | Financial Planning
Split super with your spouse If you have a spouse, you are permitted to transfer certain super contributions from the previous financial year over to the super account of your partner. If the receiving spouse is over preservation age at the time of the split request,...
