Today
- Opinion
- Commercial property finance
Why the pros are snapping up commercial property
Syndicates believe the market is bottoming out. Here’s how to assess the best opportunities.
- Sam Tamblyn
Yesterday
Young investors sold geared ETFs as property becomes pipe dream
Leverage is what makes the housing market such a wealth juggernaut. Should ETFs get the same treatment?
- Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Aged care
Changes to aged care fees are likely. This is how it might look
As providers face financial pressure, one option might be to increase the lifetime cap applied to means-tested fees.
- Louise Biti
This Month
- Opinion
- US recession
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s credibility is shot
The central bank’s hawkish pivot has no credibility given it is not willing to do the bare minimum and raise interest rates in line with global peers.
- Christopher Joye
Buy the dip: Twenty-six shares fundies would snap up in another rout
More wild market swings are predicted in coming months by some experts. We asked fund managers where they see opportunity.
- Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Aged care
Rooms in aged care now cost $800 a week
Those who can’t afford the full accommodation deposit need to watch out for an 8.35pc sting in the tail.
- Bina Brown
What to do with your money in market meltdowns
Investors are jittery after US recession fears triggered a global market rout this week. But sudden downturns are a good time to review your investment plans.
- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Property market
The maths justifying rentvesting has changed. Here are the numbers
It’s a popular strategy for building wealth but how does rentvesting stack up after 13 rate rises?
- Kelly Kennedy
My wife can’t work any more – how do we handle her insurance payout?
The tax rules on super policy payments are complicated when you’re younger – this is how they work.
- John Wasiliev
Help! My parents want to invite 20 of their friends to our wedding
What to do when mum and dad help out financially but expand the guest list beyond your comfort zone.
- Penny Wise
I watched 100 fintok videos – here are five finfluencers to follow
Critics say you can’t explain complex issues in 30 seconds, but some young content creators on TikTok do it really well – particularly Australian women.
- Tim Mackay
- Exclusive
- Wealth Generation
Where you can afford to buy without breaking the 30pc rule
See how suburb-level affordability across Australia’s three biggest capital cities has changed over the past three decades.
- Lucy Dean and Les Hewitt
Why you’re probably losing $1500 a year and what you can do about it
With interest rates set to fall in coming months, now is the time to lock in a better rate on your savings.
- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Investing
Why investors should take notice of Japan’s resurgence
With its equity market finally breaching highs not seen since 1989, there is growing evidence Japan’s structural reforms are working.
- Todd Hoare
Why Gen X needs to think about retirement right now
A new generation of just over 5 million Australians – born between 1965 and 1980 – is approaching retirement.
- Michelle Bowes
There are five types of investor. Which are you?
The best investing advice is 2500 years old and comes from Greek philosopher Socrates: Know yourself.
- Andrew Hobbs
- Opinion
- Super Q&A
Can I access my super if I sell my business and go part-time?
Even if you have not yet turned 65, you may be eligible to start a transition-to-retirement pension.
- John Wasiliev
Is it possible to pay no income tax?
It is nonsensical to spend money just to get a tax deduction because you’re still out of pocket.
- Penny Wise
July
- Opinion
- Superannuation
What to do to with your SMSF if you’re moving overseas
The Tax Office requires trustees to pass three tests if they wish to maintain tax benefits.
- Meg Heffron
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Three ASX companies jockeying to be the next biotech winners
Clarity Pharmaceuticals reports it eliminated prostate cancer in a patient; LTR Pharma wants to sell nasal viagra; and Opthea has clinical trial results soon.
- Tom Richardson
