Beyond super: Our other personal investment market

Many investors may not realise that Australia's super and non-super personal investment markets are almost equal in value.

Benefit payments rise dramatically ahead of July 1 super changes

SMSF trustees looking to take advantage of the current rules around non-concessional caps have .....

There’s no magic pudding when it comes to super

Superannuation is supposed to be all about providing income in retirement.

Australian population figures

The following information covers Australia's recent population trends and movements.

ATO poised to ramp up focus on key compliance area

Warning about SMSF compliance and the ATO. 

Women still in the dark about finances

The gender pay gap and divorce were some of the issues that were stopping women from understanding how to thrive financially, according to AFA Inspire national chair Dianne Charman. 

Lessons learnt – often the hard way

Important:  A summary of what a number of experts with many years experience helping people manage their investments have to say about the lessons they've learnt.

Federal Budget – 2017-18 – Budget documents

For those who like to 'get under the bonnet'

Federal Budget – 2017-18 – Overview

Comprehensive Budget overview : 27 sections covering every aspect of this year's Budget plus 6 Appendix of support information.

The three core pillars of this year’s budget

The following links give you access to the specific issues and topics addressed in the 2017-18 Budget.