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Risks of entering into a scheme An SMSF is a trust generally run for the sole purpose of providing retirement benefits to its members. Generally, it’s illegal for anyone to benefit from the SMSF outside this arrangement. Individuals are being targeted to start an SMSF for a range of inappropriate and illegal reasons, such as:...Read More

The federal government has announced updates to its plan to reduce tax concessions on superannuation investment earnings for Australians with balances over $3 million. While the proposal is yet to be legislated, several key changes have been introduced. What’s changing? The revised proposal excludes unrealised capital gains, meaning only realised gains including profits from the...Read More

Divorce or separation is one of life’s major turning points, both personally and financially. For self-employed women, the financial impact often extends beyond the family home. Your superannuation is an important part of your long-term security and forms a key component of the asset settlement process. At MBA Financial Strategists, we understand that separating personal...Read More

How much super should I have is a common question. But when it comes to how much super (or other savings) you’ll need for retirement there’s no single right number – because everyone’s retirement looks different. It depends what your big costs are likely to be, and what sort of lifestyle you want. No matter...Read More

How to keep your super safe The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned Australians to beware of high-pressure sales tactics aimed at getting people to switch superannuation providers. The regulator has warned that “clickbait” ads, comparison websites and promises of unrealistic returns are among the tactics being used to entice Australians into switching...Read More

Ways of contributing to your spouse’s super There are 2 ways of contributing to your spouse’s super: You may be able to split contributions you have already made to your own super, by rolling them over to your spouse’s super – known as a contributions-splitting super benefit. You can make a super contribution directly to...Read More

What’s your super strategy? Creating a strong super strategy is crucial to setting yourself up for success later in life. Starting now and making small changes to how you approach your super savings can make all the difference to ensuring you have a secure and comfortable retirement. A proactive and well-planned super strategy helps you...Read More

If you’ve ever had a job in Australia, even short-term, your employer probably paid money into a super fund for you. This money is yours – even if you’ve moved, changed names, stopped using your old phone or email, or never signed up for an account. To find out how much you have you can:...Read More

If you’re lodging your self-managed super fund annual return for the first time learn about your lodgment obligations. If you have a new self-managed super fund (SMSF) you must lodge your SMSF annual return (SAR) by 31 October 2025. Contact us as soon as possible if you need help preparing your SMSF annual return. This...Read More

About SMSF investment restrictions SMSFs are complex, here we have outlined some of the restrictions to help you before you make any decisions on self-managed super fund (SMSF) investment. You must ensure you understand any restrictions on SMSF investments to avoid any penalties. There are some exceptions, however, generally your SMSF must not: lend or...Read More