Articles by Ken Raiss

Ken Raiss

Ken is director of Metropole Wealth Advisory and gives strategic expert advice to property investors, professionals and business owners. He is in a unique position to blend his skills of accounting, wealth advisory, property investing, financial planning and small business. View his articles

Most property investors spend years focusing on buying well, holding quality assets and riding the long-term growth of the market. But surprisingly few give enough thought to how they’ll eventually exit, and more importantly, how much of their hard-earned capital growth they’ll actually keep. That’s where the 50% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount comes in….

Every business owner I’ve met has poured heart and soul into analysing market risks, competitors, and the unknowns that could derail success. But here’s the catch: while most entrepreneurs obsess over external threats, they often neglect one of the most critical success factors – how their business is structured. And that oversight can cost them…

There are a growing number of people in Australia wanting to create wealth by undertaking a small property development. Unfortunately, many people attempt it when they don’t have the knowledge or the know-how, and they end up financially worse off than they were before. Others, while clearly capable of managing the project, don’t set up…

What happens to your loans and debts when you die? It’s probably not something you’ve given much thought to, but understanding the way debt works after we pass on is important for all investors to consider, so as to ensure that our loved ones are financially taken care of – and not burdened – afterwards….

Superannuation is a smart and simple way to save for retirement – the more you put into your superannuation, the more you have for retirement. However, super is a long-term investment, starting from when you start your first job and only accessible once you reach retirement age. Please note that all the comments below are…

Estate planning is different for everyone and especially in today’s modern environment of potentially blended families. So, with more people remarrying, it’s critical to prepare for the distribution of your wealth upon your passing. While you are alive, the estate planning process allows you to manage and preserve your wealth for those you will one…

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