There are 16 articles in this Everything you need to know about SMSFs Series
  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    8 m

    What are SMSF trustee's responsibilities?

    SMSFs

    There are three key responsibilities the trustee of an SMSF needs to undertake to ensure the fund is managed in the best interests of its members.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    6 m

    SMSF: Individual or corporate trustee

    SMSFs

    Whether you're setting up an SMSF for one person or the maximum four people, you need to appoint trustees to manage the fund - individuals or a company.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    5 m

    How do SMSFs work with two plus people?

    SMSFs

    When there are two or more of you in an SMSF, you need to think about what stage of life you are at and how this influences your decisions.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    6 m

    It's a family affair

    SMSFs

    Many SMSF investors choose to combine their funds with their partner or kids, but it comes with both pros and cons.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    5 m

    Using an SMSF to invest in property

    SMSFs

    With an SMSF you are able to purchase outright or take out a mortgage on a residential property or your business premises.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    Strategy is key to super success

    SMSFs

    To reach any goal, you need a plan of attack. Discover how investment strategy is crucial to your financial future and will help you live comfortably when you retire.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    8 m

    Set up your SMSF in 5 steps

    SMSFs

    Setting up your SMSF starts with working out what your investment strategy will be and going from there.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    6 m

    A couple's guide to an SMSF

    SMSFs

    They say a happy spouse means a happy house. Taking these points into account should help ensure smooth sailing for couples with an SMSF.

  • Total SMSF
    Advanced
    6 m

    SMSFs: what the ATO wants to know

    SMSFs

    The tax office is keen on helping you fix mistakes before they become a larger problem which could jeopardise the assets in your fund.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    3 m

    Busting SMSF myths

    SMSFs

    We bust popular SMSF myths - find out how much you really need in super to have an SMSF, what you need to do and how to do it.

  • Total SMSF
    Advanced
    3 m

    The benefits of a corporate trustee SMSF

    SMSFs

    We show you that while a corporate trustee might cost extra to set up it provides more flexibility to make changes to your SMSF in the future.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    1.31 m

    How much should my SMSF invest in property?

    SMSFs

    Aussies love bricks and mortar, but many don't realise using an SMSF to invest in property can cause you to have too much invested in one asset class.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    6 m

    Is an SMSF for you?

    SMSFs

    Do you want to buy an investment property or pick your own shares and funds? If yes, an SMSF might be for you.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    06 m

    3 reasons SMSFs beat the big guys

    SMSFs

    We explain why the smaller size of SMSFs affords them some luxuries not available to ordinary super funds.