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It’s super hump month. Make the most of it

Six ways to get more money into your super fund before 30 June . Now that we’re already almost six months into this financial year it’s worth evaluating whether you’re making the most of your superannuation contributions. A few basic adjustments to your current super contributions strategy could not only result in income tax savings...

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Which country produces the most electricity annually?

Check out which Country Produce most Electricity per year (TWh), including Coal, Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Oil and Bio.

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Three timeless investing lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is stepping back, but his investment wisdom endures

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It’s not just Div 296 that could face changes in 2026

With the objective of superannuation now firmly in place and a new draft of the Division 296 legislation out for consultation, it may seem there is little left to anticipate in the SMSF sector in 2026.

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What does 2026 look like in the SMSF sector?

Continued growth in the sector fueled by younger trustees looking at alternative investments are on the cards according to our experts.

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2026 outlook: Economic upside, stock market downside

AI’s rapid evolution has increased its potential to become a transformative economic force, with promising implications for productivity across industries.

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What had the biggest impact on the sector in 2025?

Looking back on 2025, there were several major changes that helped to re-shape the sector

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Care needed with ceased legacy pensions

SMSF members with legacy pensions should be aware a commuted income stream may affect their Centrelink entitlements, but also the government has employed staff who can calculate the impact, a technical specialist has said.

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Countries with the largest collection or eucalyptus trees

Check out the countries that have started to grow their eucalyptus tree stocks

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Investment and economic outlook, November 2025

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook

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Birth date impacts bring-forward NCCs

The provisions allowing SMSF members to trigger the NCC bring-forward rules in a subsequent financial year are birth-date sensitive.

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AI exuberance: Economic upside, stock market downside

The key findings of Vanguard’s economic and market outlook to be released in December

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Becoming a member of an SMSF is easy, but there are other things that need to be considered

There are very few restrictions on who can become a member of an SMSF, but there are conditions with which members must comply when they are in a fund, a specialist adviser said.

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12 financial tips for the festive season and year ahead

Some investing steps to get you through the holiday season, the new year, and for the future.  

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ATO issues warning about super schemes

The ATO is warning SMSF trustees to be on the look out for superannuation and tax schemes.

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Move assets before death to avoid tax implications

Mitigating the impact of death benefit tax can be supported by ensuring the SMSF deed allows for the transfer of assets out of the fund in a timely manner, a legal specialist said.

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How Many Countries Divided From The Largest Empire throughout history

Check out the countries that have been born from some of the largest empires in history.

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How to budget using the envelope method

Here's five simple steps to create a budget that doesn't involve tracking every expense

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Call for SMSF ‘nudge’ in DBFO package

The peak SMSF body has called on the government to extend the member ‘nudge’ rules beyond industry and retail super funds.  

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Beware pushy sales tactics targeting your super

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned Australians to beware of high-pressure sales tactics aimed at getting people to switch superannuation providers.

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Investment and economic outlook, October 2025

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook

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Accountants united in support for changes

The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly.

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Stress-test SMSF in preparation for Div 296

SMSFs that hold farms or small businesses should do a “stress test” on their funds in preparation for the Division 296 tax, a leading adviser has said.  

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Determining what is an in-house asset can help determine investment strategy

It is important to understand what is and what isn’t an in-house asset to ensure compliance in an SMSF, a leading technical specialist has said.

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How changes to deeming rates could affect your pension payments

What the end to the deeming freeze means for Age Pensioners

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Airplane Fuel Consumption Per Minute

Check out the fuel consumption per minute of different airplanes — from small propeller planes to giant airliners and powerful fighter jets.

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Five building blocks that could lead to a more confident retirement

How Australia Retires 2025 report, explores how Australians prepare for and experienced retirement.

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New NALE guidance still has issues

The ATO has released its updated Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2021/2 regarding the application of non-arm’s length income (NALI) laws with the SMSF Association giving it a mixed welcome noting it still lacks specific guidance in places.

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Investment and economic outlook, September 2025

Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook  

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Caution needed if moving assets to children

Legal advisers need to be cautious when transferring assets from parents to children if the former are still alive.

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