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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison during question time at Parliament House.

BUDGET 2016

How the super changes affect you

John Collett 12:15 AM Superannuation was the big hit in the budget. This is your guide to what's changing.

Retirement transition scheme hobbled in budget

Mark Bouris 12:15 AM Financial expert Mark Bouris gives his verdict on whether the transition-to-retirement (TTR) scheme is still worthwhile.

Budget 2016: max tax bang for buck

Winners and losers from budget 2016

Rich hit with $1.6 million super cap

Features

The government's childcare package has been postponed until 2018.

BUDGET 2016

Budget 2016: 10 changes for families

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon 12:15 AM There wasn't much explicitly for working families, but there were a whole bunch of measures that will directly affect them.

It's time to start thinking about tax deductions.

BUDGET 2016

Budget 2016: max tax bang for buck

Melissa Browne 10:32 PM An accountant shares tax strategies arising from the 2016 federal budget for individuals, businesses, and employees.

The Wynne family in Engadine know the cost of raising a family can make it more difficult to save in your 30s and 40s.

BUDGET 2016

Super strategies for the rest of us

Catherine Robson 5:58 PM Financial planner Catherine Robson explains how average Australians should respond in light of the changes to superannuation.

MIND OVER MONEY

The trifecta of health, wealth and happiness

Caitlin Fitzsimmons 3:08 PM Can money make you happy? It's not about how much you have, but what you do with it.

The transition-to-retirement scheme helps older workers build their retirement nest eggs at the time they need it most.

BUDGET 2016

Retirement transition scheme hobbled in budget

Mark Bouris 12:15 AM Financial expert Mark Bouris gives his verdict on whether the transition-to-retirement (TTR) scheme is still worthwhile.

Save money by choosing the right monthly SIM plan.

TIP OF THE WEEK

How to get a 4G mobile service for less

Angus Kidman 12:15 AM Only Telstra, Optus and Vodafone operate mobile networks in Australia, but you don't have to buy your service through them.

Myer's share price has never reached the IPO height.

THE MOTLEY FOOL

IPO: Ignore private (equity's) offer

Scott Phillips Any time you read "accepted wisdom", you should ask yourself whether that's simply code for "I just use the same tired cliches as everyone else".

ASK NOEL

How can I use equity in my home?

Noel Whittaker Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers personal finance questions from readers.

Arthur Fleischmann's Spring. Estimates $2000-$3000.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Fleischmann sculptures for sale

James Cockington Sculptor Arthur Fleischmann spent a productive 10 years in Sydney, but his works from this period were kept in storage for half a century, and will now be sold.