SMSF scepticism - or what should you do with that property?BY JORDAN VAKA | FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2024 8:07AM What makes a good financial adviser? A simple question with many different answers. Very different when you're a widow navigating those big, early financial decisions. But ... Upgrade your subscription to access this article
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I miss the good old days, where potatoes sold for $100,000 each and were used as an alternative to fiat currency. Great article, Jordan!
I agree with you 100%. There are far too many people with SMSFs who have little understanding of the pros and cons and responsibilities of trustee. Far too many retirees where an SMSF will become an estate planning issue, and your point on who benefits is spot on.
That's spot on, Steve - I didn't even touch on the stage planning nightmare that's coming down the pipe.
That's spot on, Steve - I didn't even touch on the stage planning nightmare that's coming down the pipe.
Great article Jordan!