Should you be getting advice?

From navigating market volatility to superannuation legislation changes to determining the right asset allocation, here's how financial advice can help investors optimise their portfolios.

Preparing your kids for financial success

Teaching kids to establish sound money management skills and strong financial acumen is important, regardless of wealth level.

Tax Office homing in property deductions, SMSFs warned

With property deductions a big focus for the ATO this tax time, SMSFs have been warned on some of the pitfalls in this area that can land them in trouble.

NALI ‘not going away anytime soon’

SMSF trustees have been urged to start reviewing any potential non-arm’s length expense issues with the outcome of any future government consultation still unclear at this stage.

How much time and money do you need to consider investing

There's a common misperception that in order to start investing, you need a large initial sum and lots of time. Here's why that's a myth.

Super, Death, and taxes

An interesting finding in the federal government's Retirement Income Review report is that many Australians are dying with the majority of the wealth they had when they retired.

ATO responds to GST case involving SMSF

The ATO has issued a decision impact statement on a recent decision that determined whether an SMSF was liable for GST on the sale of subdivided lots.

Largest inflation rates by country in oceania

See how the inflation rates changed from 1960-2022

ATO statistics show 12 per cent jump in SMSF assets

The total value of SMSF assets has climbed to $892 billion during the 12 months to March, according to the latest ATO statistics.

How diversification fights investor biases

Investing in familiar names may bring a sense of comfort but by focusing too heavily on the Australian market, investors may limit their opportunity set and forgo the benefits of greater diversification.