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Critical documentation steps flagged with switching SMSF loans
With an increasing number of SMSF clients looking to switch loans following the exodus of the major banks from SMSF lending, a law firm has highlighted some of the considerations and important steps with documentation in this process.
Control considerations flagged with death benefit pensions for children
When starting retirement phase pension accounts, SMSF professionals and their clients should think carefully about how it might impact the amount of death benefit pension that their children will be able to receive, says a technical expert.
When can I access my Super?
Superannuation is generally intended to help fund your retirement, but there are instances where you may also be able to withdraw your super savings early, depending on your situation. Here…
Is it too risky to place all of your assets into your superannuation?
Is it best to place all your assets in superannuation or to diversify using other investments ? We currently have a number of rental properties and have been advised to…
An easy guide to Australia’s most popular retirement income product
Account-based pensions, sometimes called allocated pensions or retirement income streams, can be a great way to use your superannuation savings to create a retirement income. If you’re a novice when…
LRBAs, guarantees in need of review after property market falls
With property markets taking a tumble in recent times, some SMSF clients may need to review the loan arrangements and guarantees they have, particularly where the loan-to-value ratio has significantly dropped, says an industry lawyer.
Average age for establishing SMSFs sitting at 48.9: Report
The latest SMSF Benchmark Report from Class indicates that there is a continuing trend towards younger age groups setting up SMSFs, which follows similar findings from recent ATO statistics. In…
Is your super fund top of the class? If not, it could cost you thousands in retirement
You no doubt already know that not all superannuation funds are created equal, but you might still be surprised to find out just how badly the wrong fund can impact…
