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		<title>DIY Super Funds : The Basics Explained</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 22:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A DIY Super is also known by the terms &#8216;self managed super fund&#8217; and &#8216;SMSF&#8217;. The idea behind them is that you and your employer both make contributions which are then invested in shares or government bonds. You are then able to receive the money upon retirement in one of 3 forms &#8211; either in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A DIY Super is also known by the terms &#8216;self managed super fund&#8217; and &#8216;SMSF&#8217;. The idea behind them is that you and your employer both make contributions which are then invested in shares or government bonds. You are then able to receive the money upon retirement in one of 3 forms &#8211; either in one lump sum, by regular payments or a combination of the two.</p>
<p>The advantages of having a DIY Super are:</p>
<p>Control: By having a DIY Super, you have the flexibility to choose how and where your funds are invested and also the ability to adjust your investment strategy based on ever changing economic factors.</p>
<p>Investment Choice: Having choice in where and how much to invest with your DIY Super gives you a huge advantage in customization of your funds investments compared to other similar funds that can not offer this.</p>
<p>Low Taxation: A DIY Super is eligible for tax concessions, which means that you will lose less of your money to the government compared to other fund accounts. This means that at the time of releasing your money, a huge amount of money can be saved in tax payments alone.</p>
<p>Protection: The assets of a DIY super are protected from bankruptcy and other legal claims (up to a certain threshold). It is nice to have this security in place as losing your retirement fund in your later years is a major problem.</p>
<p>So, you are thinking about investing in a DIY Super? Then remember these important points&#8230;</p>
<p>- Each member of the fund must be a trustee</p>
<p>- Trustees cannot receive any payment for performing their duties</p>
<p>- Compliance with regulations is your responsibility</p>
<p>- Your assets and the fund must not merge</p>
<p>- All records, statements and paperwork must be held on to for the duration of the fund</p>
<p>Choosing the correct investments for your DIY Super can be a difficult process due to the number of options available to you. A financial advisor is a sensible way of getting help in finding good investments however; remember that the responsibility of the fund lies at the members&#8217; feet, and finding a good financial advisor is sometimes not easy.</p>
<p>When deciding which DIY Super advisor to use, look at whether they are licensed to give you financial advice and whether their advice is appropriate for your specific circumstances. You should be willing to pay extra for someone who is more experienced because you will make more money in the long run.</p>
<p>Research is key in starting a DIY Super. You need to know who you will be opening the fund with, what will you be investing in, what exactly are the rules and regulations and which financial advisor you want to help you. If you remember all these point it will help you in the long run.</p>
<p>Find Out More &#8211; <a href='http://econfs.com.au/superannuation-self-managed' target='_blank'>DIY Super Sydney</a></p>
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		<title>Money Management Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re like everyone else you probably think that you do not make enough cash and do not know what to do with the money you have. Ultra-rich know how to manage money and live a lifestyle many people dream about. Here are some ways the message that you can turn your finances around and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re like everyone else you probably think that you do not make enough cash and do not know what to do with the money you have. Ultra-rich know how to manage money and live a lifestyle many people dream about. Here are some ways the message that you can turn your finances around and make you much richer than you imagined. </p>
<p>Better use of time at work </p>
<p>There are ways to be smarter with how you spend your time at work. Many of us enjoy the &#8220;water cooler meetings, but it is the most effective way to spend your time? Not quite. Instead of gossiping about the latest episode of the house, spend your time trying to become an expert on a certain part of your work, learn something new, or find ways that will reduce costs. The more you put into your work more, you should get out of it eventually. Stand out as the perfect man for promotion or salary increases. If you&#8217;re really motivated enough, you may even find yourself in a chair bosses. </p>
<p>Negotiate Salary </p>
<p>When many people start a new job; they are usually too scared to negotiate their wages and offered to take anywhere. The study found that those that negotiate their salary increased their pay by nearly eight per cent compared with people who do not. What is the worst case scenario? You can get a huge increase in salary that you deserve and find new ways to manage money. </p>
<p>Be merciful </p>
<p>This may seem strange that you can make money by giving it away, but it is remarkable how well the &#8216;pay forward &#8220;mentality works for the rich. Those with incomes over $ 500,000 issued more than 6% of what they do for charities or special reasons. Not only is Giving Back to those in need will give you lots of joy, and you can also write off the donations at tax time. If you truly understand the fashion things you can even find its way into the lower tax bracket. </p>
<p>Own business </p>
<p>As the old proverb says: &#8220;You can never get rich working for someone else.&#8221; It requires a lot of effort, determination, headaches and sleepless nights to start their own business. On the plus side, a sense of accomplishment, excitement and financial rewards of their own business are huge. Before you leave where you are, and start the franchise, which sells chocolate bananas, make a lot of planning and creating a business that can support or above the current life. more (pre-planning you | you plan and learn manage their money better, the more likely that you will be successful. Employers are not rich by accident. </p>
<p>Strategic borrowed funds </p>
<p>The rich often take as much money, or more than the average person, but how they borrow money is very different. World&#8217;s richest men twice as likely to have debt on credit cards, and they are also less likely to have auto loans. Most of the rich mortgage as well as ordinary people, and they are three times more likely to have loans on real estate investments. The rich know how to manage their money better than most people, because they are wise to borrow. </p>
<p>Buy real estate </p>
<p>Do you think Oprah or Ted Turner, rent their homes? If you want to get ahead and stay ahead of the money you should get into real estate. Be careful not to go beyond your means. Try to buy a house you can afford, and even repairs to sell in a few years for a large profit. By renting, your money goes into the pipe. Most likely, your mortgage payment will be the same or less than currently pay in rent. </p>
<p>Take small steps if you&#8217;re hoping to get ahead with their finances and use these tips on how to manage money. The rich are not rich Fluke. They often take calculated risks and financial rewards in the end. You have it in you to do the same kind of decision and start making the money you always dreamed of.<br />
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