Major Big Super Fund freeze
“Members of superannuation fund HESTA will be unable to move their money until June, in a planned outage affecting more than 1 million Australians. The industry super fund is changing its administration provider and first notified members of the move in February, but consumer advocates warn many will likely be caught out by the freeze […]
Standard SMSF vs Leading Member SMSF: What’s the Difference?
If you’re setting up a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), it’s important to choose the right structure for your needs. Two common types are the Standard SMSF and the Leading Member SMSF. While both are compliant with Australian superannuation laws, they serve different strategic purposes—especially when it comes to succession planning. What is a Standard SMSF? A Standard SMSF is […]
Super Strategies That Count: A Practical Guide to SMSF Contributions
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now’s the time to be smart about your super contributions. At Freedom Financial Solutions FFS, we don’t just help you meet your SMSF obligations—we help you make the most of every opportunity. Here’s a practical rundown of key contribution strategies to consider before 30 June, and […]
10 SMSF Power Moves to Slash Your Tax Before 30 June
– Featuring FFS Consultant Grant Abbott, The SMSF Strategist Not just another dry financial webinar. Click here to Register This is your golden ticket to the most powerful, little-known, and legally potent super strategies that could save you tens of thousands in tax before June 30, 2025 – and supercharge your retirement fund in the process. Introducing: […]
Why Crypto Is Gaining Interest Among SMSF Trustees
At Freedom Financial Solutions FFS, we aim to keep our clients informed about emerging financial trends that may impact Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs). One such trend is the growing interest in cryptocurrency as a potential asset class within SMSFs. According to Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets, digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are increasingly […]
Cybersecurity Breaches Spark Interest in SMSFs as a Safer Alternative
In light of recent cyberattacks targeting several of Australia’s largest industry and retail superannuation funds, more Australians are beginning to reconsider where and how their retirement savings are managed. Major funds such as AustralianSuper, Hostplus, Rest, and Australian Retirement Trust fell victim to coordinated hacking attempts that exploited weak security practices, including the lack of […]
Federal Election 2025 – Cass & MJ run with Heart
We’re excited to announce that Cass and Mary-Jane have been invited to run as candidates for the HEART Party in the upcoming Australian federal election, on Saturday, 3 May 2025. Please help! Volunteers needed Catherine (Cass) Smith is running on the Queensland Senate ticket and Mary-Jane Liddicoat is standing for the House of Representatives in the electorate of Canberra. We have 100s of […]
Australian Labor Proposed Budget
Ainslie Bullion’s analysis of the 2025 Australian Labor Budget states increased red tape, growing deficits, and minimal consumer savings highlight the challenging state of the Australian economy, with Labor failing to deliver meaningful measures to shift the country’s trajectory. If you think your $256 per annum tax saving sounds great, consider the $150 loss in […]
How to spot five common impersonation scams
Stay one step ahead of scammers! We’re sharing this excellent summary from Macquarie Bank to help you avoid the five most common impersonation scams. A quick read now could save you a major headache later.All scams involve a form of impersonation, but some disguises are more popular and effective than others. Here’s how you can spot […]
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) – benefits vs complexity
When people consider setting up a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), they’re usually weighing up the benefits vs. complexity. Here are the top things people want to know that help them decide whether an SMSF is right for them. 🔑 1. Control Over Investments People love the idea of having full control over where their super […]