What’s actually changing and who it affects Known to some as the ‘$3 million super tax’, new legislation effective from 1 July 2026 will add an extra 15% tax on earnings attributable to the part of a member’s Total Super …
Investment Scams Investment opportunities that seem too good to be true, probably are. If you’re approached via unsolicited emails or calls from an investment company or financial adviser, it’s crucial that you complete some checks before you hand over any …
While there are benefits in establishing an SMSF, running your own fund is complex and there are many things you have to consider, including: your investment strategy – setting it and sticking to it the administration of your fund – …
What are super fund fees? Super fund fees are the costs charged to manage your account and the investments your money is held in. They can cover running your account, managing investment options, processing transactions and providing services like insurance …
Even though redundancies are often part of business, being told your role has become redundant can still leave you feeling blindsided. If it happens towards the end of your career it can really throw plans into disarray if you’d hoped …
When it comes to financial advice, everyone is different. Some people want to do it all themselves, only needing help at crucial times such as when they’re changing jobs, retiring or making a large investment. Others want confirmation on the …
Not economically savvy? Not to worry, this short guide will help you learn the basics on the economy and improve your financial know how. What is the ASX? ASX stands for Australian Securities Exchange (not stock exchange like many people …
Marriage breakdown can be highly traumatic and brings a whole new set of issues when it happens later in life. As well as the emotional challenges, there are practical issues to tackle, not least your finances. It’s all the more …
Your super balance is one of the strongest signals of how your financial future is shaping up. It’s also one of the first things Australians compare. So it’s no surprise the big question keeps coming up: is my super on …
Romance scammers build emotional trust by seeming attentive and expressing intense feelings but money requests follow, often disguised as financial emergencies, travel costs or investment opportunities. Romance scams a top three source of losses Australians lost almost $140 million to …