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- Opinion
- Flat Chat
NSW a trailblazer in ‘outing’ apartment defects
Own an apartment in Queensland or Victoria? Expect to hear more about building problems as action groups gain force.
- 36 mins ago
- Jimmy Thomson
Buyers ‘flipping’ properties for quick profits as markets soar
Big sale prices could also mean big tax bills for buyers considering a quick turnover.
- 36 mins ago
- Duncan Hughes
How fundies are prepping equity portfolios for rise in inflation
Professional investors are tilting towards domestic cyclicals and away from sectors of the market more sensitive to movements in bond yields.
- 36 mins ago
- William McInnes
ATO targets pandemic jobs on the side
Have you developed a side hustle to generate extra income during the lockdown? Watch out for the taxman.
- Duncan Hughes
- Opinion
- Aged care
Best ways to navigate aged care at home
Rather than outsourcing a care package, it can be simpler and cheaper to run it yourself.
- Bina Brown
What to do with your SMSF when it’s just you left
Getting the structure of your DIY super fund right is vital to keep things simple after one of you passes on.
- John Wasiliev
Wealthiest Australians
Music legend sells her luxury Byron spa for $30m to Andrew Forrest
The mining billionaire’s investment firm, Tattarang, has snapped up Olivia Newton-John’s luxury wellness resort Gaia Retreat & Spa.
- 36 mins ago
- Carrie LaFrenz
Quitting EY made this ex-accountant a $47m fortune
Jane Lu quit her accounting job for a retail start-up but couldn’t tell her parents at first. Now she’s a Young Rich Lister.
- Julie-anne Sprague
- Podcast
- How I Made It
Listen now: How to go from EY to $50m
Julie-anne Sprague talks to Jane Lu, 35, the fast fashion retailer who quit her job at EY during the depths of the 2010 financial crisis; lied to her mother and is now worth around $50 million. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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This Month
Investors and renters return to cities as pandemic fears ease
Inner-city supply is tightening and rental prices are beginning to increase.
- Duncan Hughes
- Opinion
- Investing
Do female investors have a perfectionist problem?
Money coaches say women have less invested than men because they are afraid of not getting it absolutely right.
- Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
She built a $47m fortune by 35: Jane Lu’s seven tips for success
Jane Lu, 35, started from nothing and created a business worth $47 million in 10 years, and doesn’t think she’s special. Read her tips for success and listen to her story on episode 2 of the How I Made It podcast.
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- Opinion
- Property investment
How much to spend on your renovation
There’s a fine line between adding value and overcapitalising – here’s how to work it out.
- Richard Wakelin
Quitting EY made this ex-accountant a $47m fortune
Jane Lu quit her accounting job for a retail start-up but couldn’t tell her parents at first. Now she’s a Young Rich Lister.
- Julie-anne Sprague
- Opinion
- Inheritance
Can you disinherit your child?
What happens when broken family relationships are played out by parents leaving their offspring out of the will?
- Peter Townsend
- Opinion
- Aged care
How to find the best aged care home
Don’t leave it to chance but check how the provider rates on quality and safety. Price alone is not the best indicator.
- Louise Biti
- Podcast
- How I Made It
Listen now: How to go from EY to $50m
Julie-anne Sprague talks to Jane Lu, 35, the fast fashion retailer who quit her job at EY during the depths of the 2010 financial crisis; lied to her mother and is now worth around $50 million. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
- Updated
Buy, hold, sell: Australian Clinical Labs, MNF Group, Orica, Ingenia
Five ASX-listed stocks that are on a raging run and upgrading their earnings.
Coming soon: How I Made It, episode 2
Coming on October 17. Julie-anne Sprague talks to Jane Lu, the fast fashion entrepreneur who built a $50 million fortune in 10 years. Sign up wherever you get your podcasts.
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- Opinion
- Property market
Risk of conflict between China and US ‘at almost 50pc’
While lots of people talk about the risk of war without actually understanding the odds, new research sheds light on the probability of major power conflict.
- Christopher Joye
The $US10 trillion man – how Larry Fink became king of Wall Street
BlackRock’s co-founder and CEO has created a business with unprecedented power. So what, exactly, did it take for him to get this far? A new book explains all.
- Robin Wigglesworth
Why being ‘sophisticated’ isn’t always smart for investors
More than 3 million Australians meet the so-called wholesale investor test, opening up a world of lucrative opportunities. But that freedom comes with a big catch.
- Aleks Vickovich
Find your way through the bridging loan maze
Worried about being priced out of the market before your property sells? Here’s what you need to know about finances to tide you over.
- Duncan Hughes
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
How landlords are protected when levy bills land
While strata schemes can impose penalty interest on unpaid levies, a lack of cash in the kitty can have serious consequences when the building’s bills roll in.
- Jimmy Thomson
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Why Citigroup is poised to win
With interest rates seemingly bottoming, net interest revenue is stabilising as new CEO Jane Fraser continues to make her mark on the group.
- Jon Mills
The $94b crypto mystery
Tether was dreamt up by a former Mighty Ducks child actor. It is also supposed to be backed by real US dollars. So where is the money?
- Zeke Faux
When is salary sacrificing into super worth it?
Thanks to tax savings, someone on $110,000 a year could contribute an extra $16,000 a year while losing only $10,000 in disposable income.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- Superannuation
How a $40 overpayment can scupper $100,000 super strategy
Even a minor miscalculation of salary sacrifice or failure to lodge a tax return can unravel the best-laid plans. Here’s what you need to know.
- Colin Lewis
