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A $480,000 opportunity for Australians who did a stint in London
Thanks to an unusual provision in UK law, Australians who worked in the UK for at least three years may be eligible to claim a state pension.
Airbnbs and other home businesses in new Victoria tax ‘grab’
More than 400,000 people who run a small business or Airbnb from their home have been hit with hefty land tax bills under the government’s plans to rein in debt.
Super fund failures could cost you big
ASIC’s assault on big super’s failings points to a new phase that will determine whether the big industry funds are best placed to help retirees spend it.
How real-time payments may future-proof Australia’s superannuation industry
Real-time payments could be transforming superannuation, and potentially enhancing security, engagement, and efficiency as retirement numbers grow.
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Property billionaire Nick Andrianakos dies in Greece
He came to Australia in 1967 and spent a decade working in various jobs, including for Richard Pratt’s Visy, before saving enough to buy his first petrol station.
No Boomers allowed in this new superannuation offering
Investment platform Pearler hopes to appeal to younger savers by allowing them to build ETF-only retirement portfolios. Oh, and no Boomers allowed.
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Property billionaire Nick Andrianakos dies in Greece
He came to Australia in 1967 and spent a decade working in various jobs, including for Richard Pratt’s Visy, before saving enough to buy his first petrol station.
Cannon-Brookes describes ‘deep internal conflict’ over his private jet
The billionaire Atlassian co-founder says he bought the Bombardier 7500 for security reasons and his flights have a “net negative carbon footprint”.
Billionaire Nicola Forrest appoints UBank boss to run family office
The country’s second-richest woman has been building up the charitable and investment sides of her family office, Coaxial Foundation and Coaxial Ventures.
Yesterday
Should mum or dad pay for childcare?
Having a baby is a pivotal point in moving from casually pooled finances to a family money system.
This Month
Private equity is taking a public market beating
Gyrations on listed equities have delivered a double blow for PE. But one billionaire investor sees change coming.
This is what a $5 million retirement budget looks like
We asked financial adviser Olivia Maragna to devise a plan for a couple entering retirement with a generous super balance.
Prepare for much more downside risk for listed equities
The correction may only be getting started. Equity markets could easily fall another 20-40 per cent.
What to do when disaster strikes your holiday house
While loss or damage to a beloved family retreat may not be as wrenching as a hit on your main home, the process of getting it fixed has challenges that can be equally infuriating, baffling and stressful.
How to get a tax break on your EV before it’s too late
The tax break means car buyers can afford an EV that’s $20,000 more expensive than the petrol version. Here’s how to take advantage of this perk.
Underpaying an SMSF pension could land you in serious tax trouble
There are eye-watering costs involved if a self-managed superannuation fund fails to make the correct pension payment or, worse, does not make any payments at all.
Fighting over finances? You might need a money date
Coming to the meeting with the mindset that you’re going to be able to figure it out together is crucial.
5 ways financial planning is like marathon training
Elite athletes understand that high performance stems from the compounding effect of many good decisions. The same principle applies to wealth building.
What will Trump mean for personal wealth?
Pension funds, retail investors and money managers are worrying about the future of US capital markets under the president’s erratic economic management.
We’re helping our son buy a home with his girlfriend. What if they split?
Giving your kids a hand to get on the property ladder can be complicated if there’s another party involved.
Habit stacking and the yearly, monthly and daily steps to hit goals
What do training for an ironman competition and hitting your money targets have in common? More than you might think.
Seven women who just missed the cut in this year’s Rich List
The cut-off for this year’s Financial Review Rich Women List surged by 53 per cent, meaning many high-flyers fell just outside the top 75.
Meet the women controlling the wealth of Australia’s richest families
Family offices in Australia have traditionally been run by men but as wealth shifts to the next generation and tech fortunes change the game, more women are taking the reins.
Australia’s 75 richest women now control a record $179b
Tech, mining and a booming beauty sector helped fuel a 19 per cent surge in fortunes in the past year, as 11 new faces made the list.
How investors can capitalise on the property ‘super cycle’
The structural imbalance between supply and demand in the housing market means the only way is up, and it might be time to reconsider Melbourne.
Dividend investing isn’t dead. These 4 charts and 8 stocks prove it
Dividend yields have plunged, putting a beloved investment strategy in danger. But four charts show that Warren Buffett and the dividend critics may be wrong.
Here’s a tip: people resent being watched while they press ‘no tip’
Payment terminals with automated tipping prompts have increased tipping here – but new research shows customers hate the “tip surveillance” that goes with it.
Couples can do the ‘switcheroo’ to increase age pension payments
There are ways couples can rearrange their financial affairs to maximise their eligibility for Centrelink entitlements.
There is a third option for helping your kids buy a home
Parents considering helping their kids into the property market must weigh up the risks and problems of each method of assistance.