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For the best part of a century, Australian property investors have enjoyed a generous tax arrangement found in few other countries: the infamous “negative gearing”. Now, sweeping reforms to limit negative gearing to new builds and also change the way capital gains are taxed have become law. The federal government hopes to give first-home buyers a better shot at buying existing homes and at the same time redirect investor cash towards increasing housing supply. However, some o

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Many people are surprised to learn that some of their largest assets may not be covered by their will. With recent changes affecting testamentary trusts and ongoing complexity around superannuation death benefits, now is a good time to review your arrangements.

For many people approaching retirement, the transition from full-time work to retirement is no longer a sudden stop. Instead, it’s often a gradual process that involves reducing work hours, maintaining cash flow and continuing to build retirement savings.

For the week US shares rose 0.4% and Eurozone shares rose 0.3% with both making new record highs, and Japanese shares rose 4.7%. The Korean share market has broken its downtrend after long positions were washed out into a 39% fall, with a similar story in semi conductor stocks.

For the last few years there has been much talk of a “cost-of-living” crisis in Australia and of “falling living standards”. This has flared up again lately with the pickup in inflation resulting in a renewed fall in real wages.

A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as one of the most tax-effective investment structures available.

The RBA's decision to leave rates on hold at 4.35% was no surprise with the money market pricing in no change ahead of the meeting and all 26 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expecting the same.

If you need help at home, the Australian Government provides a range of care services.

The income assumptions many have carried into retirement are being tested in the current economic climate.

For many, the goal of investing is about creating wealth for a comfortable financial future, as well as a legacy that supports your children and grandchildren for decades to come.

Five easy ways to get more into your super fund before the end of financial year.

Using publicly available, general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) for money questions? Learn when it can help, and when you should get more information. If you’ve ever asked AI a money question, you’re not the only one. More Gen Z Australians (those born between around 1996 and 2010) are using AI tools alongside social media and online content to understand money. These tools can make financial information feel quicker and easier – but that doesn’t always mean it’s accur

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Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working. If you are one of the many Australians still working and growing your super, knowing more about tailored retirement income products might help to plan. There are two main ways to use super savings in retirement: through products that provide an income stream, and/or through

A stagflationary hit of higher inflation and weaker growth is now baked in with the uncertainty being how long it’s sustained. The flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz remains the key - as it has been since day one of the War.

The Federal Government increased the Age Pension from 20 March 2026, alongside a gradual rise in deeming rates. Advocacy group COTA Australia says the pension boost will offer relief, but warns updated deeming assumptions may not reflect the realities facing all older Australians.

The RBA’s decision to hike rates to 4.1% means that it has now reversed all but one of the three rate cuts we saw last year, which of course followed 13 rate hikes seen in 2022 and 2023.

Learn more about what you could do while you’re still earning an income and have time on your side to help grow your retirement savings.