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Strategies to Climb the Property Ladder
Aussie first-home boost: super co-contribution, FHSS withdrawals, and 5% deposit scheme—could slash up-front property costs.
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The Weekly Finger: Don Tzu’s Masterclass, The Acid Trip, and the Adelaide Renaissance
Geopolitics back in focus as Hormuz block tightens energy markets; Adelaide Resources Rising Stars hints at a renewed Aussie resources rally.
The Race to Find Monthly Income
Solaris launches ASX LIC SET to deliver monthly franked income, targeting $300m; first dividend August 2026 as hybrids wind down.
Weekly Wrap: Strong Week Despite Late Fade
ASX up 4.4% for the week; strongest since Oct 2022, despite Friday fade. Magellan-Barrenjoey merger approved; Telix jumps on US regulator nod; Iran talks ahead.
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Financial Adviser Shortage Starting to Get Serious
Australia faces a deepening financial-adviser shortage as retirees outpace entrants; 15.9 million Australians have unmet advice needs, FAAA warns.
Evening up Super a Great Strategy for Couples
Division 296 tax reform forces couples to equalise super balances to curb lifelong taxes; co-contribution and salary sacrifice emerge as key tools.
Weekly Wrap: ASX investors pondering a heap of variables over Easter
ASX ends Easter week near 1% higher amid oil spikes and Trump-Iran tensions; energy trims losses while tech slides, awaiting post-holiday trading.
Fishing for Points and Status Can Be an Expensive Waste of Time
Qantas loyalty arm posts record $511m underlying pre-tax earnings; points and status fuel profits even as lounge changes tighten.
The Weekly Finger: On growing your own
RBA rate cut seen later amid stubborn inflation; meanwhile, growing your own food highlights looming food inflation and higher fertiliser costs.
Treating Mandatory Super Drawdowns as a Challenge Rather than a Burden
Australian super drawdowns climb with age, from 4% at 65 to 14% after 95. Framed as an investable challenge, not a burden, to beat the hurdle.
Market wrap: ASX setting up for a rebound rally?
How to Become a True ‘Temu Billionaire’
Temu ads promise billionaire riches, but true wealth relies on the equity premium: billionaires hold ~61% of wealth in shares, using volatility for gains.