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There is no denying the merits of an SMSF enterprise. They offer typically greater control and flexibility over your investments. However, they are not easy to maintain and can ask for your time, money and knowledge. Further, prudential regulations do not apply to the SMSF sector and hence you will be in a vulnerable place if someone defrauds you.

Though there has been no reduction in the interest rates in the first week of June, the historically low interest rates imply that the share market might provide your excess capital a safe landing. The Dividend Franking system ensures that the returns posted by the small and big players are substantial and perhaps (tongue in cheek) more lucrative than the property market. This is arguable territory. After all, Australian real estate has provided nearly 12% of GDP (biggest contributor) in the year gone by.

Small business owners will not hesitate to mention how much they love maximizing their Super contributions. This goal is not difficult to attain but the approach has to be spot on. Let us discuss 6 smart methods to approach end-of-the-year Super contribution.

The Financial Inquiry Report has come as a jolt to the real estate aspirations of SMSF owners. It is in fact a little defeating to think about the changes that may enter the domain of the Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements. While SMSF owners cannot do much about the alterations that occur at this level, they can certainly make a few modifications in the way they pursue their SMSF properties.

Investing through your SMSF can turn out to be a lucrative venture and if you are spot on with your declared investment strategy, you can reap great many benefits over the short and the long term. However, everything in life for which the word ‘lucrative’ rings true is also beset with traps. Let us figure out the top traps of SMSF-enabled investments.

Within the ambit of this article, let me field a few pertinent SMSF questions.