Whether you have or are considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), are advising on a SMSF as an accountant, financial planner, auditor or product developer, or simply have an interest in Australia's $700 billion super powerhouse, The Guru's Guide to SMSFs will become your "Go-To Guide" and SMSF pathway for years to come. Written by Australia's leading SMSF expert and adviser, Grant Abbott, The Guru's Guide to SMSFs will take you through: The "What," the "Why" and the benefits of creating a SMSF and a Family SMSF, Strategically benefiting from the SMSF law and how you can set your own rules to manage your Fund, Making the most of contribution and investment rules to help you become a SMSF millionaire, The investment rules of a SMSF and running multiple investment strategies at once, Making the most of borrowing rules with your Fund, The Pension Transfer Balance Cap rules and setting up the new and improved SMSF Version 2.0 - what it is and how it works, Using a SMSF as a strong, secure estate planning vehicle, and When and where to combine various trust vehicles with a SMSF.
Written for professionals providing financial advice, existing fund members, trustees and individuals who are interested in setting up their own SMSF. Uses a practical and easy-to-understand case study format to educate the reader, offering strategies and addressing the compliance issues relevant to SMSFs.
In The Self Managed Superannuation Fund Handbook, tax and superannuation specialists Barbara Smith and Dr Ed Koken show you how to take advantage of the simplified do-it-yourself superannuation and pension rules, and how to get the best out of your investments in the most tax-friendly way. This practical handbook covers: why you should set up and run your own fund investment options and strategies taxation tips and traps in running your fund accessing your retirement savings as pension This book is full of information for investors setting up or already running an SMSF, and professionals who provide superannuation and retirement planning advice to clients with SMSFs.
Straightforward and easy-to-understand guide to the basics of self managed super funds The SMSF DIY Guide is an authoritative, up-to-date and accessible guide to the pros and cons of running a self managed super fund. In plain English, financial advisor, Sam Henderson tells you what you need to know to set up and run a SMSF and ensure that all members fully meet their legal obligations, while outlining proven investment strategies, including those for shares, property, gearing and fixed interest. Filled with practical, how-to information, supplemented with real life case studies Covers all the bases, including setting up and administering a compliant fund, asset allocation and investments, risk management and insurance, retirement and eliminating tax, financial planning, estate planning, tax reduction strategies and much more Steps you through the process of creating your own one-page financial plan outlining your investment strategy. Written by one of Australia's most well known and respected financial advisors
Warning: don't let a stranger control your money. take back control In your Self-Managed Super Fund. Does your managed fund give you a money back guarantee? No they don't. If they lose your money, you still pay on going fees! Don't leave your wealth creation to a one fits all managed fund. International author and best SMSF expert Coral Brian-Wheatley shows you step by step how to take control of your money through your own self managed super fund. She turned $80K in to $4 Million and now she shares her secrets and strategies with others so they can do the same, starting with as little as just $10,000. YOU'LL LEARN: * 3 powerful reasons why you need a SMSF * How to take an ordinary super fund and turn it into an extra ordinary SMSF * How to legally pay yourself first * Why buying residential and commercial property never looked so good * A Cash Flow strategy used on your blue-chip shares * Create your safety net inside your SMSF bubble * The secret of living tax free and leaving Your family legacy "Coral Wheatley has an inspiring story. It's a journey of hope, persistence and commitment to a strategy. But here is the game-changer...In these pages, Coral shows YOU how it can be your story too. This is a practical, no nonsense, easy-to-read book and can unlock your own wealth journey..." Pat Mesiti
RE: Self Managed Superannuation Funds: A Survival Guide Self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are the fastestgrowing sector of the superannuation industry. It’s no wonder, given the almost unlimited investment options available with SMSFs — including investing in property, unlisted managed funds and collectables. So, is it time you joined the increasing number of Australians taking control of their fi nancial future with an SMSF? Self Managed Superannuation Funds: A Survival Guide will help you manage one of the most important fi nancial assets you’ll ever own. Topics covered include: determining if an SMSF is for you selecting your own investments setting up your super fund managing the paperwork understanding trustees’ duties complying with legislation implementing tax-saving strategies.
Thirty year financial services industry veteran Andrew Dear of Inside Super puts his knowledge on to paper in the perfect book for those interested in getting the most out of their Superannuation balances. SMSF Investing For Beginners walks the reader through the basics of Self Managed Super Funds, Five easy steps to setting up an SMSF, three strategies for investment diversification and ten must answer questions everyone needs answered before moving forward. The book is a great introduction to SMSFs and serves it's purpose of opening up the possibilities for readers when it comes to getting the most out of their retirement balances. Andrew Dear and the Inside Super team again hit their objective of breaking down industry jargon so that all readers have an opportunity to take advantage.
It is in view of education to present this book to readers to contemplate whether setting up and maintaining a Self-Managed Superannuation Fun (SMSF) is the best course of action to take. Taxation issues will be discussed in relation to SMSF transactions. This is not a substitution for financial advice, so please seek your professional accountant, tax agent or financial adviser if you are thinking of starting your own SMSF. This book only seeks to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various aspects of a SMSF and is not tailored to suit your individual circumstances or requirements. Examples are provided at the back of the book as appendices to illustrate the effective use of a SMSF in Australia.