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How to maximise the impact of your inheritance

Australia’s $3.5 trillion wealth transfer: how to invest an inheritance wisely Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers

Tips and tricks for cutting costs

Discounts, offers and rewards programs Cost of living is impacting people across Australia, with everything from interest rates to the weekly

Who has access to my bank details? What protections are in place to prevent misuse?

Two brothers – Paul Issa and Phillip Issa – ABC News Breakfast it was “appropriate that charges have been laid” and

The case of Unlucky Steve, who bought before every crash

Even investors who bought at the worst possible moments over 25 years still more than tripled their money One of the

Preparing your business for the new financial year

Every new financial year comes with a list of must-do tasks, but 2026-27 is bringing a range of fresh challenges for

How much do you really need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than $1 million

Every few months, someone in the superannuation industry declares that Australians now “need” around A$1 million to retire comfortably. It’s a

Perspective, not policy, drives long-term investment success

In the weeks after the Federal Budget’s announcement to change the rules for negative gearing and the reduction to Capital

Understanding concessional and non-concessional contributions

Understand which contributions are before-tax or after-tax and how super and tax rules apply to them. Tax and restrictions on

The winners, the laggards, and the next phase of AI investing

Why not all tech stocks are benefiting from the AI boom For Australian investors with a keen interest in markets

Dividend versus growth investing – which option suits you?

Picking an investment strategy depends on your life stage, income needs and tax factors When considering a strategy for investing

Buying an investment property

Pros and cons of investing in property Property investment is often seen as being less risky than other forms of

What to consider before buying a rental property

If you’re buying a rental property, it’s important you get the right advice from the very beginning. Before you buy

Record SMSF growth driven by digital access

Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist 48,500 new SMSFs were established

What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement

Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances

How SMSFs are taxed

How self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are taxed, what is assessable income, and what are allowable deductions. Tax on income Self-managed

Downsizing your home

Downsizing at a glance Downsizing your home can reduce the size of your mortgage and ongoing running costs in some

Departing Australia superannuation payment

If you’re a temporary resident of Australia, how to claim your superannuation when you leave. Eligibility for Departing Australia superannuation

Make your money last in retirement

Here are some ways to help you get the most out of any retirement savings. Do a retirement budget When

What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement

Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances

Downsizing your home

Downsizing at a glance Downsizing your home can reduce the size of your mortgage and ongoing running costs in some

Departing Australia superannuation payment

If you’re a temporary resident of Australia, how to claim your superannuation when you leave. Eligibility for Departing Australia superannuation

Make your money last in retirement

Here are some ways to help you get the most out of any retirement savings. Do a retirement budget When

SMSF record-keeping requirements

How self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees can meet their responsibility to keep accurate tax and super records. How self-managed super

Superannuation: more relevant than ever

A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as

How to maximise the impact of your inheritance

Australia’s $3.5 trillion wealth transfer: how to invest an inheritance wisely Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth

Record SMSF growth driven by digital access

Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist 48,500 new SMSFs were established

Tips and tricks for cutting costs

Discounts, offers and rewards programs Cost of living is impacting people across Australia, with everything from interest rates to the

Perspective, not policy, drives long-term investment success

In the weeks after the Federal Budget’s announcement to change the rules for negative gearing and the reduction to Capital

Understanding concessional and non-concessional contributions

Understand which contributions are before-tax or after-tax and how super and tax rules apply to them. Tax and restrictions on

The winners, the laggards, and the next phase of AI investing

Why not all tech stocks are benefiting from the AI boom For Australian investors with a keen interest in markets

Home loan pre-approval

Everything you need to know about getting a pre-approval for your mortgage. What is pre-approval? Home loan pre-approval (or conditional

Choosing a home loan

When you’re looking for a good deal on a home loan, the interest rate matters. With the cash rate on

Save for a house deposit

Buying a house is exciting and life changing. It all starts with saving for the deposit. Find out how much

Releasing the value in your home

Rising property prices have led many people to look for ways to unlock the increased equity in their homes so

Credit scores and credit reports

Lenders use your credit score (or credit rating) to decide whether to give you credit or lend you money. Knowing

Record SMSF growth driven by digital access

Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist 48,500 new SMSFs were established

What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement

Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances

How SMSFs are taxed

How self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are taxed, what is assessable income, and what are allowable deductions. Tax on income Self-managed

Departing Australia superannuation payment

If you’re a temporary resident of Australia, how to claim your superannuation when you leave. Eligibility for Departing Australia superannuation

SMSF record-keeping requirements

How self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees can meet their responsibility to keep accurate tax and super records. How self-managed super

Superannuation: more relevant than ever

A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as

Legacy or liability? Planning a smooth wealth transfer

Australians inherited an estimated $150 billion in 2024, an increase of more than 70 per cent in a decade, according

Estate planning gives you a final say

Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care

Yours, mine and ours – estate and succession planning for modern families

Navigating complex family relationships and blended families can be challenging at times and particularly when a family member dies. A

Age Pension increase offers relief as deeming rates rise gradually

The Federal Government increased the Age Pension from 20 March 2026, alongside a gradual rise in deeming rates. Advocacy group

New aged care act: what you need to know

Sweeping reforms to aged care began on 1 November 2025 to help improve the quality, transparency and flexibility of care.

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