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How Our Diets have Changed.

Check out the this visualization, which tracks the evolution of dietary calorie intake from 1930 to 2026.

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Can I still get the Age Pension if my super is healthy?

A healthy super balance doesn't always rule you out of the Age Pension

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Six ways Gen X can build retirement savings

Making the most of your peak earning years

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New deeming thresholds could deliver small part age pension

Two significant deeming thresholds increased on 1 July 2026, the one at which the higher deeming rate of 3.25 per cent applies, and the income-free threshold at which income in excess of the threshold begins to reduce the maximum age pension amount.

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How to maximise the impact of your inheritance

Australia’s $3.5 trillion wealth transfer: how to invest an inheritance wisely  

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ATO’s LRBA data significantly less than industry figures

There were nearly four times as many new residential loans written using limited recourse borrowing arrangements in FY2026 than the ATO’s data indicate, and the ban on LRBAs could have a greater impact on housing supply than the government suggests.

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New to SMSFs? Start preparing for your first SAR lodgment

New SMSFs that are required to lodge a self-managed super fund annual return by 31 October should start preparing now, the ATO said.

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Contribution splitting now more valuable

The introduction of Division 296 has highlighted the value of contribution splitting and increased the usefulness of account equalisation strategies for both lower and higher-balance members, SMSF Alliance principal David Busoli has stated.  

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The evolution of the world’s languages

Check out the evolution of the world's most spoken languages from 2500 BC to 2026

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Record SMSF growth driven by digital access

Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist

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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.

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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.

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investment and economic outlook 2026

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

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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.

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Check out what Uses the Most Internet Traffic: Data from 1994 to 2026

The evolution of global internet traffic from 1994 to 2026, tracking which technologies, platforms, and digital behaviors consumed the largest share of bandwidth across different eras of the web.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.    

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SMSF commercial property owners and Div 296 ‘misconceptions’

There are three misconceptions among business owners with SMSF commercial property, a finance expert said

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From Bricks to iPhones: The Evolution of the Telephone

Check out the history of communication, eventually leading to the modern phones we use today.

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LRBA stability has been understated

The stability of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) within SMSFs has been understated, with their track record highlighting their longevity and safety compared to other forms of property lending, a non-bank lender has stated.

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7 simple steps to get on the investment ladder

Entering the world of investing can be a life-changer for people of all ages. Here are seven simple steps for beginners to start their wealth journey.

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Can I access my super early?

Many older Australians are understandably eager to access their superannuation, but strict rules apply

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Carer responsibilities don’t meet interdependency criteria: PBR

A parent who was the sole carer for a terminally ill child is not considered to be in an interdependency relationship, according to a private binding ruling.

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Magnificent Seven: More diverse than they may appear

The Magnificent Seven are more diverse businesses than their shared label suggests

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