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The evolution of the world’s languages

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Check out the evolution of the world's most spoken languages from 2500 BC to 2026

Record SMSF growth driven by digital access

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist

Rules apply to gifting in superannuation

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Australia’s age pension gifting rules are again under scrutiny as advisers warn that retirees are increasingly making financial gifts that unintentionally trigger Centrelink deprivation assessments, said Janet Manzanero-Caruana, senior technical services manager for MLC.

investment and economic outlook 2026

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook

What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances in the lead-up to retirement.

Complications of maintaining two cost bases in Div 296

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

According to BT technical consultant Matt Manning, the Division 296 cost base reset requires SMSFs to maintain two parallel cost bases indefinitely: one for ordinary capital gains tax and another solely for Division 296 earnings.

The SBSCH will close from 1 July 2026

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The ATO is warning employers not to use the small business super clearing house (SBSCH) for any further contributions.

Adequate retirement savings misjudged

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) research has shown individuals across the country are overestimating how much super they will need in retirement.

Check out what Uses the Most Internet Traffic: Data from 1994 to 2026

admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The evolution of global internet traffic from 1994 to 2026, tracking which technologies, platforms, and digital behaviors consumed the largest share of bandwidth across different eras of the web.

What’s your risk profile?

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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 and whether you’ll feel comfortable staying the course when markets rise and fall.