Barbara Smith
Список книг автора Barbara SmithThe Superannuation Handbook 2008-09
Each year The Superannuation Handbook is fully revised and updated to reflect the many changes to superannuation rules, the ways you can save for retirement and the best way to eventually access your savings without it costing you thousands in fees. It includes information on the myriad changes that have been recently proposed and come into effect after July 1, including the changes that effect self-managed superannuation funds and small business owners. Comprehensive single-volume reference on all aspects of superannuation, from established expert authors Now in its sixth year of publication Published each year in August so that the latest changes to super, including those announced for the May Federal Budget, are covered Plain-English, concise explanations and over 100 practical examples to illustrate money-saving, wealth-creating strategies Barbara Smith won an Order of Australia in 2006 for her contribution to the Australian financial services industry, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted and reputable adviser and commentator
Fatal Intentions
Canadians are very polite – but they also commit murder. And those who think that mass homicides and wanton killings are recent phenomena in Canada should treat themselves to <i>Fatal Intentions</i>. Using contemporary accounts, Barbara Smith vividly recreates a number of murder cases from 1920s Nova Scotia to 1980s British Columbia. <br/> <br/>
Some, like the Boyd Gang adventures, are still remembered often inaccurately or romantically; others, like the murder of Flora Gray in Yarmouth, or the murder of twenty-three innocents in Quebec in 1949, can now be recalled by only a few. In some cases, the “truth” may exist only in dusty archives; in others, the truth may have gone to the graves of the victims – or the accused. <br/> <br/>
Robert Cook’s killing spree – all seven in his family – in Stettler, Alberta, will probably be recounted, locally, for generations. But, did he do it? <br/> <br/>
Toronto’s Boyd Gang boasted about hot cars and beautiful women – the stuff of folklore. And newspaper writers of that time were only too willing to add to the romantic tales. <br/> <br/>
The last woman to be hanged in Canada, her disabled brother, and his employer all went to the gallows – two for greed, one for lust. <br/> <br/>
These and other stories are part of our history – and often part of our folklore. They also can remind us that human nature doesn’t change easily, over decades or distances. Greed, lust, and other deadly sins can lead to fatal intentions, anytime, anywhere.
Deadly Encounters
Quiet pleasant communities, sparkling under the clear blue skies of Alberta, have witnessed bloody murders and violent mayhem. From a wide variety of accounts, Babara Smith has selected eight intriguing stories that will astound and amaze you. Mystery still surrounds the fate of pro golfer Frank Willey who disappeared in 1962. Two men were convicted of his murder, but his body has never been found. No suspect, however, was ever found in the case of MaryAnn Plett. The pretty, young real-estate agent disappeared after going to show a property to a client – but some skeletal remains were discovered seven months later. In 1948, a family could hardly have guessed that their newly purchased home would come complete with a corpse; and, in another case, Winnie Wanner’s bathroom was found splattered with blood. Although her estranged husband was seen leaving the apartment with a suspiciously large bag, Winnie vanished from the face of the earth. These chilling tales, previously little known outside Alberta, also include matters of greed, rum running, shoot-outs, and hostages. They will be every bit as fascinating to the crime buff as those found anywhere.
Self Managed Superannuation Fund Handbook. A Practical Guide to Starting and Managing Your Own Fund
In The Self Managed Superannuation Fund Handbook, tax and superannuation specialists Barbara Smith and Dr Ed Koken show you how to take advantage of the simplified do-it-yourself superannuation and pension rules, and how to get the best out of your investments in the most tax-friendly way. This practical handbook covers: why you should set up and run your own fund investment options and strategies taxation tips and traps in running your fund accessing your retirement savings as pension This book is full of information for investors setting up or already running an SMSF, and professionals who provide superannuation and retirement planning advice to clients with SMSFs.