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Adequate retirement savings misjudged
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) research has shown individuals across the country are overestimating how much super they will need in retirement.
The SBSCH will close from 1 July 2026
The ATO is warning employers not to use the small business super clearing house (SBSCH) for any further contributions.
Complications of maintaining two cost bases in Div 296
According to BT technical consultant Matt Manning, the Division 296 cost base reset requires SMSFs to maintain two parallel cost bases indefinitely: one for ordinary capital gains tax and another solely for Division 296 earnings.
What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement
Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances in the lead-up to retirement.
investment and economic outlook 2026
Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook
Rules apply to gifting in superannuation
Australia’s age pension gifting rules are again under scrutiny as advisers warn that retirees are increasingly making financial gifts that unintentionally trigger Centrelink deprivation assessments, said Janet Manzanero-Caruana, senior technical services manager for MLC.
Record SMSF growth driven by digital access
Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist
The evolution of the world's languages
Check out the evolution of the world's most spoken languages from 2500 BC to 2026
Minimum pension drawdown not the only thing to consider as 30 June approaches
As 30 June approaches, SMSF members drawing a pension need to think about meeting minimum drawdown obligations as well as the best time to start a pension, an SMSF specialist said.
ASIC urges Aussies to check for unclaimed money
AISC is urging Australians to check if they have lost or unclaimed money, with approximately $2.7 billion waiting to be reunited with its rightful owners.
PAYDAY SUPER STARTS 1 JULY 2026 – Planning guides
From 1 July 2026, super contributions will need to be paid at the same time as wages.
Commercial v residential: Be aware of ‘nuanced’ changes
The proposed capital gains tax changes announced in the budget are far more nuanced than the headlines suggest, the commercial director of a property valuation firm said.
Six strategic investment moves for mid-career women
As women enter their mid-career years, many begin to earn more and have greater capacity to invest. Making the most of this window can play a crucial role in building long term financial security.
Your 30 June superannuation checklist
Five easy ways to get more into your super fund before the end of the financial year
What’s your risk profile?
Understanding your risk profile is one of the most important steps you can take as an investor. It helps shape how your money is invested and whether you’ll feel comfortable staying the course when markets rise and fall.