Why have Australian living standards fallen and how do we fix it?
Key Points Falling real wages and a surge in tax and interest payments over the last five years have led to a slump in
14th July 2026
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Make your money last in retirement
Here are some ways to help you get the most out of any retirement savings. Do a retirement budget When you retire, some of the
13th July 2026
SMSF record-keeping requirements
How self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees can meet their responsibility to keep accurate tax and super records. How self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees can meet
13th July 2026
Perspective, not policy, drives long-term investment success
In the weeks after the Federal Budget’s announcement to change the rules for negative gearing and the reduction to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), headlines continue
13th July 2026
Sole trader? Partnership? Company? Trust?
Key points: When you start a business, you will choose a business structure. The structure reflects who owns the business and makes decisions about it.
13th July 2026
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
13th July 2026
MLC Economic Update with Bob Cunneen – July 2026
Key events in June 2026 Global shares experienced a flat return in June in hedged terms with a mixed performance across countries. There was a
6th July 2026
Almost 3 million workers will get a 4.75% pay rise in July. But wages can’t catch up with inflation
Around 2.8 million of Australia’s lowest-paid workers got a 4.75% pay rise from July 1 this year, after the latest Who benefits from this decision
6th July 2026
Superannuation: more relevant than ever
A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as one of the most tax-effective
6th July 2026
Home loan pre-approval
Everything you need to know about getting a pre-approval for your mortgage. What is pre-approval? Home loan pre-approval (or conditional approval) means that a lender
6th July 2026
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
6th July 2026
Was life really better in the good old days?
Key Points Angst about economic conditions has been running high in recent times. This is evident in chronically low consumer confidence readings and a downtrend
2nd July 2026