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The ABCs of SMSFs:
What You Need to Know to Take Charge of Your Super

Navigating the waters of retirement planning can be daunting, yet the promise of a secure future makes the journey worthwhile. Among the myriad of options available to Australians, Self-Managed Super…

You Can’t BUILD Wealth Keeping your Money under your bed ….

Wow there is a lot of fear-mongering happening in the media at the moment regarding shares and stock prices. There are many so-called experts capitalising on people’s fear right now…

‘UNNATURAL’ effects on the market caused by pending USA Federal Reserve interest rate decision

Speculators are using the central bank announcements to drive current trends lower. At the moment that means pushing the US dollar higher and selling non US dollar assets such as…

US Rate Rise back on Centre Stage

The US Federal Reserve will step back on to centre stage this month with everyone wanting to know whether they’ll hike rates in December. The market had only given a…

RBA Holds Interest Rates at 2% – Will it drop lower? How can retires increase their returns?

The RBA voted to keep record low interest rates at 2% today, and according to the latest futures prices, there is a 29% chance the RBA will cut rates to…

Why the Market Rallied after TRUMP Victory

What a roller coaster ride stocks markets have had over the last 24hrs! Many were stunned to see Trump win the US Presidential race last night, and even more surprised…

Long term US rates set to support both US & Aussie markets

The US Fed’s decision on Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged will likely mean no major impact on the current economy or financial markets. There is also indication that the…

Strong earnings data signals US rate rise

The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) is likely to raise interest rates in December following a series of strong employment indicators. The latest results were skewed by the effects of…

Wall St Inches up with Financials Earnings in Focus

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The global investment cycle is still in the sweet spot

The current combination of improving global growth and rising profits at the same time as low inflation and interest rates is very favourable for share markets and explains why shares…

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates

The US Federal Reserve has voted to raise the target for its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, citing solid economic expansion and job gains. This will lift the central bank’s…

Selling in Netflix and Amazon was forgotten last night as the Nasdaq rebounded to a new record close

The 0.4% gain for the S&P last night to 2809 confirms, as far as Wall Street is concerned, a break-out of the four-month range. There is now clear air to…

Wall Street rose on Thursday, helped by high-flying shares of Google and Netflix

Wall Street climbed on Thursday, helped by gains in Apple, Alphabet (Google) and Facebook, as well as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s confidence in the strength of the economy after it…

Tech Stocks lead a Wall St Rebound

The U.S. benchmark S&P 500 stock index snapped a six-day losing streak on Friday as technology stocks recovered after a week of losses, with investors looking for bargains ahead of…

What’s Involved With An SMSF

Establishing a self-managed super fund (SMSF) involves several steps — from legal setup to regulatory compliance. At SMSF Financial, we support SMSF trustees by coordinating with experienced service providers to…

You Can’t Do It All Yourself

Managing your own super fund involves a range of responsibilities — and staying compliant with SMSF regulations can quickly become overwhelming. Through our sister company, SMSF Admin Solutions, trustees receive…

Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements

SMSFs can borrow to invest in property under specific conditions, and certain structures must be established before doing so. If you’re considering this strategy, SMSF Financial can guide you through…

Loans And Early Access

Superannuation law strictly prohibits lending money from an SMSF to a member, relative, or related party. It also forbids family members or related parties from using any assets (such as…

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