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The peak SMSF body has called on the government to extend the member ‘nudge’ rules beyond industry and retail super funds.  
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned Australians to beware of high-pressure sales tactics aimed at getting people to switch superannuation providers.
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It is important to understand what is and what isn’t an in-house asset to ensure compliance in an SMSF, a leading technical specialist has said.
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SMSFs that hold farms or small businesses should do a “stress test” on their funds in preparation for the Division 296 tax, a leading adviser has said.  
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Latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook
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The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly.
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Here's five simple steps to create a budget that doesn't involve tracking every expense
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Check out the fuel consumption per minute of different airplanes — from small propeller planes to giant airliners and powerful fighter jets.
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The ATO has released its updated Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2021/2 regarding the application of non-arm’s length income (NALI) laws with the SMSF Association giving it a mixed welcome noting it still lacks specific guidance in places.
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Australians under 45 now expect they will need at least $100,000 a year per household to live comfortably in retirement, according to new research from Vanguard.
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Australians are retiring later due to cost-of-living pressures and the evolution of white-collar employment, according to research from KPMG.
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Legal advisers need to be cautious when transferring assets from parents to children if the former are still alive.
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