12 financial tips for the festive season and year ahead

12 financial tips for the festive season and year ahead

Some investing steps to get you through the holiday season, the new year, and for the future.     The end of the year is a good time to pause and check in. Between the festive rush and the year ahead, simple actions can help you stay in better control and be more...
Investment and economic outlook, November 2025

Investment and economic outlook, November 2025

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook . Australia Stalling disinflation keeps monetary policy on hold “A stronger-than-expected third-quarter inflation print diminishes the likelihood that inflation will serve as a catalyst...
ATO issues warning about super schemes

ATO issues warning about super schemes

The ATO is warning SMSF trustees to be on the look out for superannuation and tax schemes. . The regulator said that some advisers will look for new ways to exploit the law or changes in the law and will promote schemes to people and promise benefits that aren’t...
Move assets before death to avoid tax implications

Move assets before death to avoid tax implications

Mitigating the impact of death benefit tax can be supported by ensuring the SMSF deed allows for the transfer of assets out of the fund in a timely manner, a legal specialist said. . Kieran Hoare, director at Merthyr Law, said while speaking at the Institute of Public...
How to budget using the envelope method

How to budget using the envelope method

Here's five simple steps to create a budget that doesn't involve tracking every expense . To achieve our financial goals, we need to know where our money is going. This is why having a budget is so important. What’s even more important is to find a budget...
Call for SMSF ‘nudge’ in DBFO package

Call for SMSF ‘nudge’ in DBFO package

The peak SMSF body has called on the government to extend the member ‘nudge’ rules beyond industry and retail super funds.   . The SMSF Association is pushing to have specific aspects included in Tranche 2A of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package apply to...
Accountants united in support for changes

Accountants united in support for changes

The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly. . Australia’s three major accounting bodies have been unanimous in welcoming changes to the proposed Division 296 measure, noting it...
Beware pushy sales tactics targeting your super

Beware pushy sales tactics targeting your super

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned Australians to beware of high-pressure sales tactics aimed at getting people to switch superannuation providers. . How to keep your super safe The Australian Securities and Investments Commission...