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Most Australians don’t realise they’re living in one of two superannuation universes. In one, your entire financial future is pre‑selected for you. In the other, you control every decision, every asset, every move. Neither path is right or wrong, but they lead to very different outcomes.

In this episode, Troy breaks down the real differences between an industry fund and an SMSF, the responsibilities most people overlook, and the five questions you must answer before deciding whether to take control of your own retirement.

◼️ The investment universe difference between preset menus and full control

◼️ The tipping point where SMSF fees become more cost‑effective

◼️ The responsibility shift when you become the trustee

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:04 - Understanding the Industry Fund Model

00:01:36 - The Power of SMSF Control

00:02:51 - Investment Options: Industry Fund vs. SMSF

00:03:44 - Real-Time Monitoring with SMSF

00:04:15 - Cost Comparison: Industry Fund vs. SMSF

00:05:45 - Decision-Making Authority in SMSF

00:06:59 - Choosing the Right Path for You

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This content is for educational and coaching purposes only. This is not personal financial or legal advice. SMSF rules are complex and individual circumstances vary significantly. Before making any investment or structural decisions, consult with a qualified financial advisor and SMSF accountant tailored to your specific situation. Improper SMSF management can result in significant penalties and loss of concessional tax treatment.

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An ATO audit isn’t a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. And when that letter arrives, they’re not coming to help you. They’re coming to find mistakes, penalise you, and make an example out of your fund. In this episode, Troy reveals the ATO’s real audit triggers and the five‑point checklist they use to hunt for breaches.

◼️ The red flags that put your SMSF on the ATO’s hit list

◼️ The five breaches auditors look for in every investigation

◼️ How to build an audit‑ready SMSF that leaves them nothing to find

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:24 - Annual SMSF Audit vs ATO Audit

00:01:07 - What Triggers an ATO Audit

00:02:32 - What Happens When You Receive the Audit Letter

00:03:18 - The ATO’s Secret Audit Checklist (5 Breaches They Hunt For)

00:05:10 - The Penalties If the ATO Finds a Breach

00:06:10 - How To Build an Audit‑Ready SMSF

00:07:20 - Why Specialist SMSF Administration Matters

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This content is for educational and coaching purposes only. This is not personal financial or legal advice. SMSF rules are complex and individual circumstances vary significantly. Before making any investment or structural decisions, consult with a qualified financial advisor and SMSF accountant tailored to your specific situation. Improper SMSF management can result in significant penalties and loss of concessional tax treatment.

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Industry funds make it deliberately hard to leave because your balance is their revenue. In this episode, Troy breaks down how to get your money out and what really happens behind the scenes when you request a rollover.

◼️ Why industry funds create friction when you try to exit

◼️ The exact steps your SMSF must have in place before a rollover

◼️ The delay tactics they use to push you to day 27

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:02 - Why Industry Funds Make It Hard to Leave

00:01:35 - Step 1: Setting Up Your SMSF

00:02:06 - Step 2: Finding the Rollover Form

00:02:29 - Step 3: Understanding the ESA

00:02:52 - Step 4: Certified ID Requirements

00:03:13 - Step 5: The Follow-Up Call

00:03:34 - Common Delay Tactics by Industry Funds

00:05:00 - How Blue Chip SMSF Services Can Help

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In this episode of SMSF Insider, Troy and Matthew break down why Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other crypto assets, how fractional ownership works, and why allocating even a portion of your super could change your retirement outcome.

◼️ Why Bitcoin’s growth projections dwarf traditional super returns

◼️ How fractional Bitcoin ownership works inside an SMSF

◼️ Why decentralisation and scarcity make Bitcoin unique

◼️ The cost‑of‑living crisis and why super allocation matters

◼️ What diversification into Bitcoin could mean for your retirement

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:24 - Comparing Superannuation and Bitcoin Returns

00:01:06 - Personal Retirement Planning with Bitcoin

00:02:01 - Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies

00:03:06 - Decentralization and Market Stability of Bitcoin

00:04:02 - Help for Busy Professionals with SMSF

00:04:16 - Cost of Living Crisis and Bitcoin Allocation

00:05:02 - Challenges of Retirement Savings

00:05:55 - Bitcoin as a Retirement Life Raft

00:07:17 - Options for Superannuation Allocation

00:08:09 - Potential Returns from Bitcoin Investment

00:09:26 - Combining SMSF with Traditional Super Funds

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In this episode of SMSF Insider, Troy reveals the three red flags every investor missed and the one step you can take to avoid being next. If you’ve ever trusted your super fund without knowing exactly where your money is, this is a wake‑up call.

◼️ Why “phantom returns” can trick even experienced investors

◼️ How regulators only step in after the damage is done

◼️ The hidden transparency black hole inside traditional super funds

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:04 - Superfund Collapses: First Guardian and Shield Super

00:01:47 - Red Flag 1: Transparency Black Hole

00:02:30 - Red Flag 2: Phantom Returns

00:04:05 - Red Flag 3: Regulatory Illusion

00:04:49 - The Fundamental Question: Passenger or Captain?

00:05:20 - Benefits of a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)

00:05:52 - Who Should Consider an SMSF?

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Most property investors assume they can build wealth inside their SMSF without understanding the full picture. The reality is that most people are leaving hundreds of thousands on the table by chasing positive cash flow instead of property growth — and missing out on the capital gains tax benefits that make SMSFs so powerful.

In this episode, Troy and James break down:

◼️ Why most investors prioritize cash flow over growth (and why they're wrong)

◼️ How to legally avoid capital gains tax on property during retirement

◼️ The real benefits of buying property inside your super fund

◼️ Why setting up an SMSF independently wastes time and money

◼️ How to identify undervalued property markets and off-market deals

◼️ The difference between residential and commercial property investing

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:01:01] Investing in property through SMSF.

[00:06:15] SMSF property investment strategy.

[00:10:45] Property investment success stories.

[00:13:16] Benefits of buying property in super.

[00:18:41] Melbourne's undervalued property market.

[00:23:11] SMSF property investment strategies.

[00:29:51] Understanding commercial property investments.

[00:33:04] Property demand profiles explained.

[00:35:05] Off-market property deals.

[00:39:00] SMS app setup advice.

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This content is for educational and coaching purposes only. This is not personal financial or legal advice. SMSF rules are complex and individual circumstances vary significantly. Before making any investment or structural decisions, consult with a qualified financial advisor and SMSF accountant tailored to your specific situation. Improper SMSF management can result in significant penalties and loss of concessional tax treatment.

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Most Australians assume their superannuation will pass to their children tax‑free. The reality is very different. The super death tax can strip up to 32% of your super balance if it goes to adult, financially independent children, meaning hundreds of thousands of dollars lost to the ATO.

In this episode, Troy breaks down:

◼️ What the super death tax is and who it affects

◼️ How much your kids could lose if you don’t plan ahead

◼️ The strategies professionals use to legally minimise or avoid this tax

◼️ Why SMSFs give you more control over estate planning and death benefit nominations

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:03 - Understanding the Super Death Tax

00:02:29 - Withdrawal and Re-contribution Strategy

00:03:21 - Withdrawing Super Before Passing

00:04:03 - Importance of Binding Death Nominations

00:04:55 - Control and Flexibility with SMSFs

00:05:16 - Planning to Minimize Super Death Tax

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In this new episode we look at why younger Australians are driving the fastest shift towards SMSFs we’ve ever seen. It covers:

◼️ Why younger Australians are rapidly shifting towards SMSFs

◼️ How flexibility and control are driving Gen X and millennial adoption

◼️ What this demographic change means for the future of retirement in Australia

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:14 - Why 86 Percent of New SMSFs Are Gen X and Millennials

00:01:02 - What’s Driving Younger Australians Toward SMSFs

00:02:11 - How Flexibility and Control Influence SMSF Adoption

00:03:08 - What This Shift Means for the Future of Retirement

00:04:22 - Important Reminder About Personal Financial Advice

00:05:10 - How Blue Chip SMSF Helps New Trustees Get Set Up

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DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and coaching purposes only. This is not personal financial or legal advice. SMSF rules are complex and individual circumstances vary significantly. Before making any investment or structural decisions, consult with a qualified financial advisor and SMSF accountant tailored to your specific situation. Improper SMSF management can result in significant penalties and loss of concessional tax treatment.