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The happiest retirees have these things in common
Someone who retires at 67 and is lucky enough to live to 87 in good health has 7300 days to fill. Make them happy ones, advises The Golfing Counsellor.
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- Lucy Dean
House deposit or HECs debt: what’s best for the kids?
Soaring student loan debts can reduce first home buyer lending capacity by up to $140,000, according to analysis by RateCity.
- Duncan Hughes and Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Inflation
Business bankruptcies are at a 25-year high and that’s very bad news
In total, 1131 businesses went bust in the month, which was the largest number since ASIC started collecting these statistics in 1999.
- Christopher Joye
- Opinion
- Investing
The curse of market concentration is spreading
Concentration risk has tended to be predominantly confined to the Australian market but as investors diversify overseas, they face a similar problem in the United States.
- Ben Smythe
- Opinion
- Super Q&A
How do I calculate my tax-free super pension limit?
The transfer balance cap has increased twice since its inception to reach $1.9 million. Calculating how to stay within it can be tricky.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- SMSFs
New superannuation tax may hit venture capital
SMSFs will shy away from investing in start-ups for fear of being slugged with big tax bills on unrealised gains.
- Peter Burgess
Wealthiest Australians
$650 for RM’s? ‘People want handcrafted,’ says Nicola Forrest
Nicola Forrest says people are tiring of throwaway fast fashion as the iconic company she co-owns lifts capacity to tap into a fast-growing market for women’s boots.
- Simon Evans
Forrests’ $10b philanthropic foundation to cut 100 jobs
Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation will shed about a third of its workforce in an overhaul aimed at making better use of its iron ore endowment.
- Brad Thompson
This Rich Lister sees a wave of distressed wine sales coming
The MD of Casella Family Brands, owner of Australia’s biggest-selling wine export brand Yellow Tail, says the under $10 per bottle segment is still shrinking.
- Simon Evans
This Month
‘My side hustle brings in $23k a year – without me even realising it’
Instead of trading your time for a wage, as with typical jobs, people who earn a so-called “passive income” do so with minimal input. But how easy is it really?
- Amelia Murray
Three ways investors can back the next Canva
Dozens of angel investing clubs are allowing sophisticated investors to buy a piece of early-stage start-ups for as little as $10,000.
- Tom Richardson
Mark escaped mortgage prison. Thousands more remain trapped
Brokers say “lowball” valuations are on the rise as home owners struggle to refinance.
- Lucy Dean
Forrests’ $10b philanthropic foundation to cut 100 jobs
Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation will shed about a third of its workforce in an overhaul aimed at making better use of its iron ore endowment.
- Brad Thompson
Nine of the best games to play to supercharge your investing
What if you could learn everything you need to know about investing by playing a few board games? Here are nine that will give you a head start.
- Andrew Hobbs
- Opinion
- Investing
Where to shop for opportunities in the retail sector
Consumer spending may start to turn around from mid-year, throwing up opportunities in retail companies.
- Scott Haslem
Meet the former refugee retiring at 50 thanks to gold’s surge
Tung Nguyen has invested heavily in gold and bitcoin via his SMSF.
- Tom Richardson
Super fund sued over customers’ unpaid penalties in ‘unique’ case
The claim that ESSSuper left customers more than $40 million out of pocket could prove a test case on how rigorously the $3.6 trillion industry is held accountable for meeting its trustee duties.
- Hannah Wootton
What to buy if you can’t afford a house
The best investment bets are boutique unit complexes in blue-chip suburbs.
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- Lucy Dean and Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Inflation
Inflation shocks bond bandits
The spike in US inflation has caught equity and debt investors napping.
- Christopher Joye
Billion-dollar wealth hit afoot as BHP’s dividends fall
The big miner’s place in history and our retirement savings means nearly 70 per cent of Australians face a financial hit as it prepares to pay lower cash dividends.
- Tom Richardson
- Opinion
- Super Q&A
Will borrowing to buy property in an SMSF affect my credit rating?
Some banks are happy to ignore loans in SMSFs, others will require detailed information about how you plan to service the loan.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- Aged care
Time to force wealthy retirees to tap super to pay for aged care
There is no good reason why today’s workers should fund aged care for older Australians who have accumulated generous superannuation savings.
- Rodney Horin and John Rawling
How to get a better deal on home insurance
Shopping around, increasing your excess and improved home security can help you get a better deal on home insurance.
- Michelle Bowes
This increasingly popular divorce strategy can save money and tears
Jane Needham and Joe Darling wanted their divorce to be kind on their children and each other.
- Duncan Hughes
What to do in your 20s, 30s and 40s to build wealth
Avoid ‘lifestyle creep’, establish good saving habits and pay down debt to get ahead.
- Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Investing
Why investors shouldn’t buy assets just because they’re cheap
Underpriced opportunities are either the result of short-term dislocation or fundamental concerns. It’s important to know which of these forces are at play.
- Giselle Roux
This age is the new normal for retirement in Australia
The COVID-19 pandemic meant many would-be retirees put off their golden years, but new figures suggest the expected retirement age has reached a peak.
- Lucy Dean
Leaked letter lashes Australia Club’s ‘ungentlemanly’ gossiping
Smoking pipes indoors? Gossiping about one’s fellow members? Things are turning decidedly spicy at Melbourne’s Australian Club.
- Myriam Robin
Five things to know about the new Qantas flight reward scheme
The launch of Classic Plus will add 20 million reward seats a year.
- Michelle Bowes
