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Future Focus: Every Aussie deserves a fair go with super
Personal Finance
Future Focus: Every Aussie deserves a fair go with super
I explore places where our system is failing some Aussies as it relates to super tax policy.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025
Minimising taxes as an investor
Personal Finance
Minimising taxes as an investor
Choosing to invest as an individual or within a company or trust has several tax consequences for investors.
Shani Jayamanne | 28 January 2025
Save on tax with Education Bonds
Personal Finance
Save on tax with Education Bonds
The tax efficient way for parents to save on education expenses. 
Shani Jayamanne | 08 October 2024
10 reasons owning your home beats super in retirement
Retirement
10 reasons owning your home beats super in retirement
Since the introduction of compulsory super, the industry has pushed its members to put as much as possible into super. It has been a disservice to...
Graham Hand | 13 August 2024
Who needs the Caymans? 10 ways to avoid paying tax
Personal Finance
Who needs the Caymans? 10 ways to avoid paying tax
Australians don't need dodgy schemes in Caribbean islands to hide their wealth. There are plenty of legal ways to avoid paying tax but they will...
Graham Hand | 29 July 2024
An investor's view of the budget
Personal Finance
An investor's view of the budget
Morningstar's James Gruber breaks down the key numbers, policies, and economic forecasts, as well as some conclusions for superannuants and retirees.
James Gruber | 20 May 2024
Federal budget 2024: What to do with more cash coming in the door
Personal Finance
Federal budget 2024: What to do with more cash coming in the door
The stage 3 tax cuts offer the opportunity to take a fresh look at investing and life goals. 
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2024
Why Australia is obsessed with housing
Personal Finance
Why Australia is obsessed with housing
Australia is arguably obsessed with property, seemingly more than most other countries. What drives this obsession and is it rational?
James Gruber | 01 June 2023
Investing Compass: What would you do with some extra cash?
Personal Finance
Investing Compass: What would you do with some extra cash?
The stage 3 tax cuts will give high income earners a meaningful increase in take home pay. Regardless of whether you fall into this bracket, any...
Mark Lamonica | 24 April 2023
Are you in the ATO crosshairs?
Retirement
Are you in the ATO crosshairs?
Work expenses, investment loans and debt recycling top the tax office's list of target areas this year.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 22 June 2020