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What does the Federal Budget mean for me? Treasurer Jim Chalmers has high hopes that his 2024 Federal Budget will rein in inflation earlier than expected, ease cost-of-living pressures and build a stronger economy in the future. It’s a Budget for the here and now, he says, but also for the decades to come. More…

As the end of financial year gets closer, some investors are thinking about the most effective ways to boost their super balance, particularly with an increase in the caps on contributions from 1 July. The concessional contributions cap, which is the maximum in before-tax contributions you can add to your super each year without paying…

After a summer of quite extreme weather in many places around Australia, we can hopefully look forward to the cooler, calmer weather that Autumn brings. While economic bright spots can be found in Australia right now, there are also some less than stellar results. On the positive, inflation has remained at a two-year low giving…

Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips. Let’s delve into some of the most prevalent investment mistakes and look at the principles that…

It’s December – the month that always seem to race by as we approach the end of the year and all… https://eread.com.au/super-focus/161965

Aging at home with government-subsidised funding is made possible through the Home Care Packages… https://eread.com.au/super-focus/160793

Withdrawing part of your superannuation fund balance then paying it back into the account, known… https://eread.com.au/super-focus/159925

September is upon us, and spring is in the air. It’s time to shake off the winter cobwebs, get… https://eread.com.au/super-focus/158838

As our superannuation balances grow larger, it makes more sense than ever to keep track of the… https://eread.com.au/super-focus/156884

A surplus for now but stormy seas aheadTreasurer Jim Chalmers bills his 2023 Federal Budget as an… https://eread.com.au/super-focus/155058