This Month
6 ways to save an extra $14,000 every year
It’s time to get the calculator out: you may be able to save thousands by looking for a better deal on these six expenses.
These 4 deductions could cut your tax by $121,400
These tax deductions could give someone earning $200,000 a refund cheque north of $44,000. And that’s before any charitable donations.
How the ATO knows if you’re cheating on your taxes
Thanks to its data matching work, big brother is watching, and in this case, big brother is the Australian Taxation Office.
These indicators suggest the market has hit the bottom
The Zweig Breadth Thrust is telling investors something important about the US sharemarket.
5 red flags the ATO is looking for in your tax return
Outrageous work-related and rental property claims are among the things the Tax Office will be on the hunt for at the end of this financial year.
Why this ratio is key to wealth building
Your savings-to-investment ratio can tell you a lot about your ability to achieve long-term goals. It’s among a handful of metrics experts recommend observing.
How the $3m super tax will change SMSFs forever
The tax and investment playbook developed for big balance SMSFs over the past 25 years is about to be ripped up. Here’s what might change.
Could a French chateau be the answer to your property prayers?
A lot of these magnificent properties sell for less than the price of a home in Sydney or Melbourne, but the sums don’t always add up.
I found love (again) at 57. Here’s how I protected my finances
“Mama bear mode” helped Amanda Tomsic protect her finances when she re-partnered later in life. Here are seven other steps you can take.
Costly tax traps for dual Australia-US citizens
Most American citizens working Down Under never have to pay tax in the United States, but they can face big penalties for failing to file a US tax return each year.
7 ways the wealthiest will beat the $3m super tax
Investment bonds, an early inheritance for the kids or just cop it on the chin? Affected taxpayers are weighing their options
May
5 things you need to know if you have more than $3m
No doubt some people will be hit with nasty tax bills but for others moving money out of super could come with an even bigger price tag.
Love is in the heir: How inheritance is upending the marriage market
Finding love in 2025 can feel like a march across a barren hellscape. But it may also be the best, if not only, way to access the property market.
How to share your superannuation so you’re both better off
You might be surprised to learn that splitting super evenly isn’t always the best financial strategy. Here’s why.
How this couple earns $150,000 a year in passive income
Peter and Lesley Boyle invested in residential property to increase their wealth. Then they discovered something better.
How do I bring a UK pension back to Australia?
A UK pension can only be moved to Australia once you turn 57, but there are things you can do in the meantime.
Should you swap your traditional ETFs for equal-weighted ones?
Market cap indexes are vulnerable to concentration risk, but there is an alternative in the form of equal-weighted index investing.
Your kids will love this strategy for beating the $3m super tax
Wealthy Australians are already searching for strategies to avoid paying more tax on their super, which could lead to a financial windfall for some.
Is it time to currency hedge your SMSF portfolio?
The recent downward pressure on the US dollar should cause Australian investors to review their currency position.
This court case could make your bitcoin profits tax-free
The judgment, made public for the first time here, could open the door to millions in capital gains tax refunds.
We have $250,000 a year to retire on. Here’s how to find your number
Paul and Melissa Bennett were surprised to find they could to retire at 55. But having enough money is only one part of retirement.
This strategy makes becoming a millionaire feel very do-able
Breaking the intimidating figure of $1 million dollars into 1000 attainable chunks makes the impossible seem possible.
‘I was terrified’: Why this CEO is taking on traditional money and gender beliefs
As more young men subscribe to stereotypical gender roles, fitness boss Laura Henshaw wants young women to be alert to the financial risks of this shift.
