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What happens if Australia doesn't get enough immigrants?
Money Magazine Australia

What happens if Australia doesn't get enough immigrants?

We delve into the interconnected realities of immigration, population, labour and housing

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4 mins  |
December/January 2023
B team raises the business bar
Money Magazine Australia

B team raises the business bar

Common or garden stock companies have been wealth generators for hundreds of years, allowing boards to expand their businesses by attracting wealthy investors who seek attractive and reliable returns. The system is entrenched because holding shares in reputable companies is comparatively safe for investors and provides attractive returns.

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6 mins  |
December/January 2023
Clever ways to transfer your wealth... and live to see the results
Money Magazine Australia

Clever ways to transfer your wealth... and live to see the results

Passing on the fruits of your labour before you pass away can be deeply rewarding, and an investment bond is an easy, tax-friendly and cost-effective way to make it happen

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4 mins  |
December/January 2023
MARK CHAPMAN TAX TIP: Claim deductions on rental property
Money Magazine Australia

MARK CHAPMAN TAX TIP: Claim deductions on rental property

If you have a rental property in need of some care, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. Repairs are tax deductible in the year you incur the expense, provided the property earns rental income.

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1 min  |
December/January 2023
Mind the gap: how to navigate a career break
Money Magazine Australia

Mind the gap: how to navigate a career break

Working from home, the great resignation, quiet quitting, four-day-week trials there have been some significant changes and new developments in the workplace in recent years.

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1 min  |
December/January 2023
The not-so-good oil on inflation
Money Magazine Australia

The not-so-good oil on inflation

Unfortunately, the Aussie dollar is falling just when we need it to be strong to pay for essential imports

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4 mins  |
December/January 2023
Want growth? Here's where to find it
Money Magazine Australia

Want growth? Here's where to find it

Dividends alone don't cut it if you want your portfolio to power ahead over the next decades

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3 mins  |
October 2023
China's downturn gets more serious
Money Magazine Australia

China's downturn gets more serious

While the country's construction sector may be 'sick', other parts of the economy are getting on with business

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4 mins  |
October 2023
This succession is important too
Money Magazine Australia

This succession is important too

Privately owned businesses are collectively worth $1.437 trillion, yet more than eight out of 10 owners have no plans for who'll take over the reins

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Overcome the fear of change
Money Magazine Australia

Overcome the fear of change

You know you would be better off by doing something differently, but you just can't make the big decision. Sleeping on it can help.

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Trouble at the top table
Money Magazine Australia

Trouble at the top table

When a key executive suddenly quits, shareholders have to calmly consider whether they should go too, or hang in there

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Who will get your super
Money Magazine Australia

Who will get your super

Make sure your death benefits go to the right person by keeping the paperwork up to date

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4 mins  |
October 2023
Investors feel the big squeeze
Money Magazine Australia

Investors feel the big squeeze

Negative gearing is becoming more widespread as rent rises fail to cover increasing costs, with some landlords forced to sell

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3 mins  |
October 2023
More private lives
Money Magazine Australia

More private lives

Our data protection laws are set for big overhaul and the consumer will be the winner

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Beware the wedding 'red bomb'
Money Magazine Australia

Beware the wedding 'red bomb'

The couple's happy occasion can be a financial strain for guests, but it's possible to be generous without being extravagant

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt
Money Magazine Australia

Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt

Aussies have seen the future and we need to make changes now to tackle the scary bits

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4 mins  |
October 2023
Catch the superwave
Money Magazine Australia

Catch the superwave

Investors can enjoy the ride as dozens of industries are transformed by technology over the next decade

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3 mins  |
October 2023
When 50 isn't the new 30
Money Magazine Australia

When 50 isn't the new 30

Applying for a loan in mid-life can be fraught with challenges. Prepare yourself for the inevitable by learning how banks assess mature applicants and what you can do to improve your chances. Here, two experts share their hard-won knowledge on how to approach home loans in middle age.

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Avoid the fraudster's web
Money Magazine Australia

Avoid the fraudster's web

Ageing parents may need help to protect them from increasingly inventive crooks

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Chipping away at a tiny fortune
Money Magazine Australia

Chipping away at a tiny fortune

Australians are an inventive mob. We pioneered the ‘black box’ flight recorder, spray-on skin, the pacemaker, polymer bank notes and the bionic ear. There was also wi-fi technology, which lets us stream music and movies on our mobile devices and television, thanks in part to John O’Sullivan, leader of the team of researchers at the CSIRO who made that breakthrough. A critical part of their work was designing the first wi-fi computer chips based on a global standard. Silicon Valley giant Cisco Systems liked the idea so much that it bought the business.

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5 mins  |
October 2023
X FACTOR - Inside the $7 trillion generation
Money Magazine Australia

X FACTOR - Inside the $7 trillion generation

While the media spotlight often shines on the wealth of baby boomers and Gen Y, it’s the largely ignored Gen X who may soon find themselves quietly holding the financial reins.

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10 mins  |
October 2023
BUY, KEEP OR SELL
Money Magazine Australia

BUY, KEEP OR SELL

Make the most of your property decisions

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10+ mins  |
September 2023
Clouds loom over the pyjama party
Money Magazine Australia

Clouds loom over the pyjama party

Funky sleepwear and stationery have been big winners for Solomon Lew, but tougher times may lie ahead

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4 mins  |
September 2023
The big ones that got away
Money Magazine Australia

The big ones that got away

It's painful when you miss your chance to make a fortune, but you can keep playing the stockmarket game as long as you live

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Skills you need to be successful
Money Magazine Australia

Skills you need to be successful

The amount of effort you are prepared to make will determine what type of investor you are

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5 mins  |
September 2023
Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound
Money Magazine Australia

Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound

Professional fund managers underperformed, but investors who stayed the course have reaped the rewards anyway

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3 mins  |
September 2023
We need labels that tell the truth
Money Magazine Australia

We need labels that tell the truth

The descriptions that funds attach to their investment options should be consistent and accurate

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4 mins  |
September 2023
The mutual makeover
Money Magazine Australia

The mutual makeover

The member-owned banks are evolving, but their core focus on customer and community remains the same

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6 mins  |
September 2023
Budgeting is a breeze
Money Magazine Australia

Budgeting is a breeze

In today's digital banking world, the right financial app could save you time and money

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5 mins  |
September 2023
Share in ASEAN's growth
Money Magazine Australia

Share in ASEAN's growth

ASEAN countries are experiencing rapid expansion, providing opportunities for investors who are looking for long-term gains

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6 mins  |
September 2023