Scott Francis
Scott Francis is a personal finance commentator, and previously worked as an independent financial advisor. He has Master of Commerce, MBA and Master of Financial Planning degrees, and is a regular contributor to Eureka Report. He has also authored the book High Income Investing, published by Wilkinson Publishing.
Articles by Scott Francis
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Scorched by new super changes
8 June 2016 The impact of superannuation changes on those receiving a part age pension has been under discussed. -
Drawdowns and deeming - now they must be fixed
18 May 2016 The $1.6 million super cap will not help already challenging deeming and minimum withdrawal rules. -
How to find the perfect super balance now
4 May 2016 Super still has a lot to offer if you know how to use it. -
Budget 2016: Why your after-tax salary is falling
20 April 2016 Any tax changes in the Budget need to be framed against a drop in real salary income for the average earner. -
Budget 2016: Future proofing your super
6 April 2016 Four strategies to boost your superannuation in the face of potential legislative changes. -
Bursting with bank stocks
30 March 2016 Index funds, LICs and top managed funds are laden with bank stocks...and you thought you'd lightened off. -
Will age pension changes benefit you?
23 March 2016 Heard about changes to the pension assets test? Don’t get too excited. -
An investor’s guide to looming age pension changes
2 March 2016 Act now and optimise your position before tougher asset test changes come into effect next January. -
Last chance: Act now on Transition to Retirement plans
10 February 2016 The government looks keen to put an end to transition to retirement income streams – if you’re thinking about starting one, now is the time to act. -
The hidden curse of bank stocks
27 January 2016 Want to really know why bank stock prices have tanked? Look a little deeper. -
Does January doom spell a year of gloom?
20 January 2016 Examining the historic evidence of the so-called "January effect" on the share market, we find there is nothing to suggest it's a factor for investors. -
The five secrets of successful ETF investing
9 December 2015 Get the most out of your exchange-traded fund with these five guidelines. -
Last chance for low-tax super contributions?
18 November 2015 For high income earners, there is great value in investing in the tax-advantaged super environment. -
Likely super changes: A user’s guide
11 November 2015 Transition to retirement provisions could be limited and contribution caps could be overhauled. -
Catching up on super after a career break
28 October 2015 Anyone spending some time out of the workforce will miss out on a chunk of super contributions and investment returns. Here’s a plan to catch up. -
Pros and cons of paying off the house early
30 September 2015 Low rates make the arguments for paying off the home loan instead of making extra super contributions less compelling, but still valid. -
Topping up in a downturn
9 September 2015 In specie super contributions allow investors to take advantage of a market dip. -
After-tax share returns can't be beaten
5 August 2015 A new long-term investing report reveals the crucial role of tax and inflation – even at low rates – on the success of different asset classes. -
The retirement savings safety measure
22 July 2015 Are your savings on track for a comfortable retirement? Here’s how to check. -
Hockey’s pension plan will hurt
6 May 2015 The worst aspect of the planned Budget pension changes is that they skewer those in the middle range.
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