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- SMSFs
The rule book on investing in cars, wine or diamonds
Because they’re classified as collectable or personal use assets, strict rules apply to their acquisition, storage, insurance and use if held by an SMSF.
- 38 mins ago
- Colin Lewis
A child won a share of her dad’s estate – despite planning to kill him
A 75 per cent success rate in contesting wills is encouraging more family members to sue for a bigger share. Here’s how to protect your final wishes.
- 38 mins ago
- Duncan Hughes
How will $3m super tax work when my balance goes all over the place?
You won’t get a refund if you’ve paid the tax and your fund later loses money. But you can carry forward the loss to offset gains in later years.
- John Wasiliev
The $10,000 and $30,000 rules for art that will make you money
With 83 per cent of young collectors buying art for financial reasons, here’s how to make sure you know what you’re doing.
- Lucy Dean
I’m an expat with shares and property. What are my tax obligations?
One of the most common mistakes expats make is not adjusting their investment strategy to minimise tax, advisers say.
- Penny Wise
Australian Club showdown gives members indigestion
You know what totally ruins the vibe? Democracy. Of which members of Melbourne’s prestigious Australian Club have had a gutful.
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- Myriam Robin
Wealthiest Australians
Forrest-backed Minderoo to become bigger philanthropic force
The financial endowment behind Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s philanthropic Minderoo Foundation is expected to grow towards $40 billion by the end of the decade.
- Brad Thompson
The homeschooled billionaire who built a fortune before turning 40
Shaun Bonett was the country’s richest person under 40 in 2007. Now a billionaire, he shares his story, including a humiliating $25 million mistake.
- Julie-anne Sprague
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- Private banking
Goldman eyes local banking licence to grow ultrarich lending business
The Wall Street investment banking giant has made no secret of its desire to expand its private wealth division. There are limits on what it can do.
- Primrose Riordan
This Month
Forrest-backed Minderoo to become bigger philanthropic force
The financial endowment behind Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s philanthropic Minderoo Foundation is expected to grow towards $40 billion by the end of the decade.
- Brad Thompson
- Opinion
- Federal budget
Albanese’s new fund manager CEO doubles down on meetings
The new $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is already doing strange things, including holding its first two board meetings on the same day.
- Aaron Patrick
The three reasons your portfolio needs emerging markets
A key attraction is the ability to invest across segments that often react differently to various macroeconomic environments.
- Cathy Hepworth
- Opinion
- Investing
What you’re missing out by investing only in Australian shares
With low forecast earnings domestically, if you aren’t diversifying across markets, it’s time to do so now.
- James Weir
Philanthropy 50: Which Australians gave away the most in 2023?
Donations from Australia’s biggest private givers have jumped to a record $1.25 billion.
- Lisa Murray
- Opinion
- Investing
Five ways to play the long-term AI theme on the ASX
There’s probably no Australian-listed company that’s not using AI in some way to become more efficient and improve margins. But who might the bigger beneficiaries be?
- Elio D'Amato
The homeschooled billionaire who built a fortune before turning 40
Shaun Bonett was the country’s richest person under 40 in 2007. Now a billionaire, he shares his story, including a humiliating $25 million mistake.
- Julie-anne Sprague
- Opinion
- Investing
The best private credit opportunities are in the US, Europe right now
Target returns from private credit are around 5 per cent to 6 per cent above the RBA cash rate.
- Mark Draper
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.
- 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
‘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
