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A deep dive into the proposed new super tax
Personal Finance
A deep dive into the proposed new super tax
This week’s episode of Investing Compass looks at why you need to pay attention to the new Div 296 tax in super.
Shani Jayamanne | 20 May 2025
How to almost set a child up for life with $46 per week
Personal Finance
How to almost set a child up for life with $46 per week
A chance meeting at the golf course reveals the epic gift of early investing. 
Joseph Taylor | 20 May 2025
Dividend ETFs may disappoint income investors
ETFs
Dividend ETFs may disappoint income investors
The structure of many dividend ETFs leads to lacklustre or non-existent dividend growth. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 19 May 2025
The top shares of Australia’s best performing super funds
Retirement
The top shares of Australia’s best performing super funds
And our equity analysts’ outlook for the stocks.
Shani Jayamanne | 19 May 2025
4 income investing mistakes
Personal Finance
4 income investing mistakes
Avoiding these mistakes will increase your chances of success as an income investor. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 19 May 2025
This week’s best investing insights
Personal Finance
This week’s best investing insights
Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
16 May 2025
The iron law of building wealth
Personal Finance
The iron law of building wealth
The best way to lose money in markets is to chase the latest stock fad. Conversely, the best way to build wealth is by pursuing a timeless investment...
James Gruber | 16 May 2025
Should you take out private health insurance?
Personal Finance
Should you take out private health insurance?
If you’re earning over $97,000, you’re being charged a Medicare Levy Surcharge. Should you take out private health insurance to avoid it?
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2025
Chart of the week: What’s in store for markets over the Trump term?
Markets
Chart of the week: What’s in store for markets over the Trump term?
This week’s chart of the week looks at election-cycle equity market performance.
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2025
Answering your questions about retirement
Retirement
Answering your questions about retirement
The Morningstar community has the following questions about planning for retirement. Here are my thoughts. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 14 May 2025