Should you close your SMSF when a spouse dies?
One of the many challenges a trustee faces when their spouse and fellow SMSF trustee dies is whether the remaining spouse should close the fund.
Downsizing super 101
You can put in $300,000 each even if you've already got $1.6 million in super but it can't always go into pension phase, writes Sam Henderson who answers your questions on super.
Three reasons why avoiding tech stocks is crazy
Volatility and fear of bubbles means many investors are giving tech stocks a wide berth, this is ill-advised and bad for your portfolio.
Cutting super tax breaks won't save budget woes
The reasonably small impact on the federal budget from tax changes demonstrates the dominance of the super guarantee in Australia's $2.5 trillion retirement savings system.
How super is split after relationship breaks down
If your former spouse has a defined benefit retirement fund, you'll be linked for longer than you think.
How to fund staying at home in the twilight years
Whether you manage your own care, pay for it privately or can access government help, it pays to look at what options are available and what they cost.
Global push helps Link Group hit revenue goal
Link Group has posted a 55 per cent jump in net profit after tax of $64.3 million for the first half.
Fire safety 101 for older apartment buildings
Here's how to handle your local council if you live in an older, smaller building and you're served with new fire orders.
How to handle trust income and your SMSF
A reader looking at contribution options may be better off starting an account-based pension.
Why Panasonic is set for another bumper year
The electrical equipment giant's earnings are almost the highest in a decade, one of the reasons Fat Prophets rates it a global stock pick.
Why SMSF constitutions matter
For those who are serious about succession planning and ensuring fairness, there is a trap in most SMSF constitutions.
