billionairesRich LifeAustralia stands to benefit from a mega inheritance wave as Asia’s wealthy families prepare to transfer unprecedented fortunes to their mobile heirs.
Charlie Cunningham
‘silver economy’The Wall Street JournalWhile young Chinese tighten their belts amid economic uncertainty, the nation’s 297 million seniors are splashing cash on lifestyle upgrades and technology.
Tanner Brown
Investment strategiesPersonal FinanceThe bank of mum and dad can use this simple strategy to help get their children on the property ladder. But starting early is key.
money and mindsetThe Wall Street JournalFinancial advisers reveal the transformative books they repeatedly recommend and even buy in bulk to help clients achieve both monetary and personal success.
Steve Garmhausen
home economicsPersonal FinanceFor those who can afford it, Neo the humanoid robot could be the ultimate luxury to buy back the time spent on unpaid household chores.
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
ExclusivePropertyThree Australian cities have achieved what seemed impossible just five years ago – property prices doubling in the post-pandemic boom.
fuel on the fireProperty InvestingGovernment schemes designed to help first-time buyers have backfired spectacularly, as the programs inflate prices in the very market segment they aim to assist.
asset splitPersonal FinanceThe family financial legacy you thought was untouchable could be a key issue in a split.
pension minefieldWealthThe retirement dream of hitting the road in a motorhome can have a sting in the tail. One wrong move can cost thousands in lost pension payments.
ones to watchThe Wall Street JournalWall Street’s hottest stocks have delivered extraordinary gains this year, but a few may be running out of steam.
Al Root
Rising billsRetirementThe cost of a comfortable retirement has climbed to record highs as household bills surge. Here’s the lump sum you’ll need.
investment outlookInvestingThis fund manager says investors need to prepare for lower returns as the AI boom faces an inevitable reckoning over unsustainable costs.
compensation dilemmaThe fund failures, linked with the biggest investment scandal in decades, involves $1bn in super savings. It surely puts the affair in a special category.
fixed v variable ratesProperty InvestingMost borrowers think they beat the banks by fixing home loan rates. As more economists tip the next RBA move will be a hike, here’s the analysis of who wins by fixing.
ones to watchThe Wall Street JournalWall Street analysts are still believers in at least some of the 12 worst-performing US stocks, and there is one in particular that could turn around next year.
Al Root
getting aheadProperty InvestingA property investor has saved on capital gains tax and boosted his superannuation by $100,000 using a little-known strategy, before retiring in his early 50s.
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
will claimsThe Wall Street JournalA simple test meant to find family connections has unearthed surprise heirs and caused chaos for people handling their loved ones’ estates.
Ashlea Ebeling
FLIGHTS OF FANCYTravelOur wealthy travellers are embarking on lengthy, multi-destination trips that turn travel into the ultimate status symbol.
George Epaminondas
Top 150 advisersCapital GainsLeading financial advisers weigh in on whether artificial intelligence will help or hinder the profession and the quality of advice people receive.
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SuperannuationSuperannuationSome people face a nasty tax surprise as an ‘unintended consequence’ of a super reform that had been touted as a win for workers.
Struggling sharesInvestingPlenty of Australia’s 50 biggest stocks have been struggling, so should investors seek a bargain buy or look elsewhere?
super balancesSuperannuationAs many people fret over how much they may need in retirement, an ASIC commissioner says super calculator results are often ‘too high’.
money movesInvestingFormer Morgan Stanley stars Garth Hu and Cathy Ding argue investors are missing out on better returns by clinging to familiar investments, as they break their silence on their new venture.
SuperannuationBusinessAustralia’s ‘most ethical’ super fund has been slapped with additional licence conditions by APRA after a review of related-party spending with its parent company.
shadow economyPersonal FinanceAlmost 1000 fed-up people a week are dobbing in suspected tax dodgers. Here’s why you should think again about that cash job.
Messy money breakupsPersonal FinanceWhen finances and emotions collide divorce can get messy, especially if there’s kids involved.
social media hypeProperty InvestingControversial property promoters have triggered a clampdown from major banks and warnings from established operators in the market.
great wealth transferRetirementThis wealth manager loosened the reins on his own assets after realising it was better to look at passing on wealth to the children in ‘the living years’. This is what he tells his clients.
Will Hamilton
balancing actProperty InvestingA tight rental market makes it tempting to lift rent and maximise returns. But it’s a strategy that can backfire, especially if there’s a quality tenant leasing the property.
fashionBusinessWatchout White Fox. Fashion moguls Shadi Kord and Natalie Khoei have paid themselves a bumper $22m dividend from their clothing label Meshki.
