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How to invest in shares
Learn how to invest in shares in Australia, including direct shares, ETFs, managed funds, risk management and tax considerations.
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Can your super be a lifeline during times of mortgage stress?
Accessing super for mortgage stress may be possible under compassionate grounds or severe financial hardship. Learn the rules, limits and tax impacts.
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Property and SMSFs: Using your super to invest in property
Thinking about using super to invest in property? Learn how SMSF property investment works, including LRBA borrowing rules, compliance risks and suitability considerations.
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Handling market highs and lows
Handling market volatility requires diversification, discipline and long-term thinking. Learn how to stay calm during market highs and lows.
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Protect yourself from ransomware
Ransomware protection for small business starts with secure devices, regular backups, access controls and staff awareness. Learn how to reduce risk and limit damage.
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What's in store for 2026 and beyond?
A practical guide to confirmed and proposed 2026 super and tax changes, including personal tax cuts, catch-up super rules, aged care reforms and Payday Super.
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Economic update February 2026
Our economic update February 2026 reviews Australian and global equity markets, fixed income movements, commodity prices and key economic data shaping investor sentiment.
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Holiday Homes Under the Microscope: What the ATO's New Guidance Means for You
The ATO has released draft guidance that tightens holiday home tax deductions. Property owners must review how rental income and expenses are claimed before 1 July 2026.
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Aged Care Planning for Families: Whats Changed and How to Prepare with Confidence
A compassionate guide to aged care planning for families explaining what has changed how assessments work and how to prepare without stress.
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Electric Car Discounts Under Review: What It Means for Your Business
Australia’s electric car tax discount is under review. While no immediate changes are proposed, businesses and employees should understand the current concessions, risks and timing considerations.
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Downsizer Contributions and the Main Residence Exemption
Downsizer contributions allow eligible homeowners to contribute up to $300,000 to super after selling their home. Understanding how the main residence exemption applies is critical to getting it right.
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AI Tax Tips: Helpful Shortcut or Costly Trap?
AI tools can explain tax concepts, but relying on them for decisions can lead to audits, penalties and costly mistakes. Here’s where AI helps—and where it can hurt.
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Tax Planning Guide for Established Allied Health Practices
A practical guide to tax planning for established allied health practices, covering business structures, deductions, GST treatment, CGT concessions, and succession planning.
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Capital Gains Tax Pitfalls for Beneficiaries: What You Need to Know About Inherited Property
Inheriting property can have unexpected capital gains tax consequences when you sell. This article explains the key CGT rules, exemptions, and traps beneficiaries need to understand before making decisions.
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Know the Rules Before You Break Them: Why SMSF Education Matters More Than Ever
SMSF education is essential for trustees. Understanding SISA rules helps prevent breaches, reduce penalties and protect retirement savings by identifying compliance risks early.
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Cash is Making a Comeback Is Your Business Ready to Take It?
From January 2026, Australia's cash payment mandate requires fuel stations and grocery retailers over $10M turnover to accept cash. Find out if your business is affected by the cash payment mandate Australia and how to prepare.
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Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers
Payday Super is now law, and from 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay super at the same time as wages. Here’s what’s changing, how it impacts your business, and the steps you can take now to prepare.
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Unlocking Tax Savings: Can Your MBA (or Other Studies) Pay Off at Tax Time?
MBA and postgraduate study costs can be tax-deductible, but only when strict ATO criteria are met. This article explains how deductibility works, what evidence you need, and when self-education claims are allowed.
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Understanding the Aged Care Financial Planning Process
Understand the essential steps in aged care financial planning so you can make informed decisions and maximise available entitlements.
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Understanding payroll governance - A complete guide for Australian small businesses
A clear guide to payroll governance for Australian employers, covering PAYG, STP, FBT, super, system controls, PRN configuration, reconciliations, risk management and a ready checklist.
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When medical bills meet tax rules - Lessons from a heartbreaking case
A recent tribunal decision confirms that most medical treatments are private expenses and not deductible, even for disability pension recipients. Learn the nexus test, common pitfalls, and planning tips before you claim.
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Your obligations as an SMSF trustee
A plain-English summary of SMSF trustee obligations: governing rules, sole purpose test, investment strategy, record-keeping, reporting and audits.
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Value your business
An overview of business valuation methods, what influences price, the evidence buyers expect, and how to prepare for a sale or succession.
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What happens to your super when you retire?
A guide to your superannuation options at retirement, including account-based pensions, lump sums and keeping funds invested, plus planning tips.
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Investing an inheritance from $10,000 to $100,000 whatever your life stage
A step-by-step overview for investing an inheritance from $10k to $100k across life stages, covering goals, buffers, risk and diversified options.
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