Public servants gain from Future Fund decision

​The federal government's recent decision to postpone drawing from the Future Fund is welcome news for members of its defined benefit funds.

Super saver scheme to help young Aussies on middle incomes

The budget announced an initiative to allow first home buyers to build up accessible savings in their super: how popular will it be?

Preparing for the super changes

This year's budget is unlikely to include further changes to super.

Buying property with your super fund has drawbacks

Whether or not the government removes the ability of self-managed super funds to borrow to purchase property or other investments, the implications for investors are relatively minor.

The benefits of capital gains tax

​Understanding the fine details of capital gains tax can improve investment returns.

Why property investors won't take their profits

If you're working, contributing to super beats paying off investment debt.

Reducing the risks of borrowing to buy an investment property

• COMMENT

The emphasis should be on the merits of the assets purchased and not the tax savings from the transaction.

Should pension fund investors take profits now?

Is this as good as it gets for investors?

Adopt US model of tax deductions for homeowners, not investors

The US tax system is heavily biased in favour of owners of modest properties with mortgage commitments and limits the subsidy available to geared investors.