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 Gains Tax (CGT), headlines continue
17th August 2026
General Articles
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 contributions Your superannuation is usually
10th August 2026
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 – and technology shares in
10th August 2026
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 in the lead-up to retirement.
10th August 2026
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 that: accessing anyone’s privacy,
3rd August 2026
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 super funds (SMSFs) must pay
3rd August 2026
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 in shares, a good question
3rd August 2026
What is a finfluencer
Your favourite finfluencer’s content might sound good, but you should still run some checks before you commit your money. What is a finfluencer? Financial influencers
29th July 2026
Tax Alert June 2026
Recent updates from the ATO highlight a mix of proposed tax changes and compliance priorities, with new draft legislation under consideration and practical guidance released
29th July 2026
Fuel tax credits
Fuel tax credits provides you with a credit (in dollars) for the fuel tax (excise or customs duty) that’s included in the price of fuel
29th July 2026
The 2026-27 Budget – responsibility, productivity and fairness – or is it?
Key points – The key changes are a wind back in negative gearing, the taxation of real capital gains, numerous moves to reduce regulation, and
29th July 2026
The Iran war and markets: Keeping perspective amid uncertainty
There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has
29th July 2026