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What Are Geared Investment Funds?* *And Why Borrowing for Shares Isn’t “Riskier” Than Borrowing for Property Many Australians are comfortable borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy an investment property. Yet the idea of borrowing to invest in shares often feels “too risky”. Some even believe...

The 2025–26 Super Contribution Rules: What’s Changed and What It Means for You The concessional contributions cap remains at $30,000 for FY2025–26. The non-concessional contributions cap remains at $120,000 (or up to $360,000 using the bring-forward rule). The Super Guarantee (SG) has increased from 11.5%...

Dollar Cost Averaging Explained Understanding Dollar Cost Averaging: A Strategy for Long-Term Success Investing in the financial markets can often feel daunting, especially with the ever-present ups and downs. One of the most effective strategies to reduce risk over time, while still capturing market growth, is Dollar Cost...