Today
I lost $2.5m of my super to scammers
Five victims outline how their funds were taken by sophisticated impersonation fraudsters and why they feel abandoned by their banks.
- Duncan Hughes
Why it’s worth selling your investment property before you retire
Making the most of higher superannuation caps can boost your retirement coffers just when you need it the most.
- Kelly Kennedy
This Month
- Opinion
- Inflation
You heard right – the RBA could raise rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia will likely be forced to warn that it could raise rates again.
- Christopher Joye
Why more Australians are choosing semi-retirement
Fusing the parts of work you still enjoy with hobbies, travel and passion projects is the dream for many. Here’s how to make a go of it
- Michelle Bowes
Why you’ll live longer than you think (and what it means for your wealth)
Very few people die at their age of life expectancy, giving rise to financial planning’s biggest conundrum: longevity risk.
- Penny Pryor
A child won a share of her dad’s estate – despite planning to kill him
A 75 per cent success rate in contesting wills is encouraging more family members to sue for a bigger share. Here’s how to protect your final wishes.
- Duncan Hughes
- Opinion
- SMSFs
The rule book on investing in cars, wine or diamonds
Because they’re classified as collectable or personal use assets, strict rules apply to their acquisition, storage, insurance and use if held by an SMSF.
- Colin Lewis
How will $3m super tax work when my balance goes all over the place?
You won’t get a refund if you’ve paid the tax and your fund later loses money. But you can carry forward the loss to offset gains in later years.
- John Wasiliev
The $10,000 and $30,000 rules for art that will make you money
With 83 per cent of young collectors buying art for financial reasons, here’s how to make sure you know what you’re doing.
- Lucy Dean
I’m an expat with shares and property. What are my tax obligations?
One of the most common mistakes expats make is not adjusting their investment strategy to minimise tax, advisers say.
- Penny Wise
The three reasons your portfolio needs emerging markets
A key attraction is the ability to invest across segments that often react differently to various macroeconomic environments.
- Cathy Hepworth
- Opinion
- Investing
What you’re missing out by investing only in Australian shares
With low forecast earnings domestically, if you aren’t diversifying across markets, it’s time to do so now.
- James Weir
- Opinion
- Investing
Five ways to play the long-term AI theme on the ASX
There’s probably no Australian-listed company that’s not using AI in some way to become more efficient and improve margins. But who might the bigger beneficiaries be?
- Elio D'Amato
- Opinion
- Investing
The best private credit opportunities are in the US, Europe right now
Target returns from private credit are around 5 per cent to 6 per cent above the RBA cash rate.
- Mark Draper
The happiest retirees have these things in common
Someone who retires at 67 and is lucky enough to live to 87 in good health has 7300 days to fill. Make them happy ones, advises The Golfing Counsellor.
- Lucy Dean
House deposit or HECS debt: what’s best for the kids?
Soaring student loan debts can reduce first home buyer lending capacity by up to $140,000, according to analysis by RateCity.
- Duncan Hughes and Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Super Q&A
How do I calculate my tax-free super pension limit?
The transfer balance cap has increased twice since its inception to reach $1.9 million. Calculating how to stay within it can be tricky.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- SMSFs
New superannuation tax may hit venture capital
SMSFs will shy away from investing in start-ups for fear of being slugged with big tax bills on unrealised gains.
- Peter Burgess
‘My side hustle brings in $23k a year – without me even realising it’
Instead of trading your time for a wage, as with typical jobs, people who earn a so-called “passive income” do so with minimal input. But how easy is it really?
- Amelia Murray
Three ways investors can back the next Canva
Dozens of angel investing clubs are allowing sophisticated investors to buy a piece of early-stage start-ups for as little as $10,000.
- Tom Richardson