MLC Economic Update with Bob Cunneen – September 2025
Key events in August 2025 Global shares made positive gains in August given strong US corporate profits, hopes for lower US interest rates as well
8th September 2025
September 8, 2025
Know your new limits under the age pension tests
Understand the latest indexed changes to the pension income and assets tests Receiving the full government Age Pension, or even a partial pension payment, can
8th September 2025
The gig life – balancing freedom AND financial stability
The gig economy sounds like a dream, and for many it is. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, working in pyjamas – what’s
8th September 2025
How many of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors would lose out under a new plan to curb negative gearing?
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one investment property. So who stands
8th September 2025
Tax update September 2025
What’s changing? While sweeping tax reforms aren’t expected this year, several targeted changes could affect your bottom line. Tax debt no longer deductible The ATO
8th September 2025
Multiple super accounts can erode your retirement savings
Millions of Australians hold multiple super accounts — and it could be costing them Vanguard’s late founder, John C. Bogle, was known for championing the
8th September 2025
Quarterly Property update
Spring is set for a bumper selling season Housing values continued to gain momentum nationally for the seventh consecutive month with an increase of 0.7
8th September 2025
Trump’s tariffs have finally kicked in, so what happens next?
Donald Trump’s new international trade tariffs have landed. Some are lower than others, some deals have been done, but overall they are the highest they
8th September 2025
Protecting what matters most
We plan for holidays, home renovations, and retirement but we’re less likely to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance is one quiet but powerful way
8th September 2025
Productivity Commission calls for small biz tax reforms
If you’ve ever cursed the red tape wrapped around Aussie business or wished your tax bill was just that little bit smaller, there might be
8th September 2025
Why rebalance a multi-asset portfolio?
Maintaining diversification, managing risk, and enhancing long-term returns Multi-asset portfolios are designed to provide diversification by spreading investments across various asset classes to reduce risk.
8th September 2025