The start of a new year is the ideal time to get proactive with your finances. Rather than leaving tax planning until April or May, early action allows you to make better decisions, spread costs, improve cash flow and maximise savings over the entire financial year. While tax outcomes are finalised at year-end, the best results usually come from habits and decisions made much earlier. Here are ten smart tax and savings strategies worth reviewing now, while there’s time to plan properly.

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Global markets softened in November as AI-related valuation concerns triggered profit-taking, though solid US earnings and expectations of Fed rate cuts supported sentiment. Australia underperformed, with persistent inflation lifting bond yields and pressuring large caps, particularly banks. Despite improving economic data and strength in resources and healthcare, rising rate expectations and weak earnings momentum continued to weigh on the broader market.

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When tax time arrives, Australians face a choice: lodge your own return through myTax or work with a registered tax agent. While self-lodging may seem quicker and cheaper, a tax professional can save you time, reduce stress, and often put more money back in your pocket.

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Australia’s property market continues to shift, influenced by interest rates, population growth and changing buyer behaviour. For investors, staying informed and taking a strategic approach is essential to identifying the right opportunities - whether you’re entering the market or expanding your portfolio.

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2025 has been a big year for property investors. But the rapid growth of investment lending has fuelled speculation about a possible crackdown on loans to property investors. We explain what’s happening, and why it might be worth considering bringing forward your plans. 

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Gen Z may be known for being tech savvy, but they’re also showing their smarts when it comes to home buying, with a surprisingly large number preparing to buy their first home before the end of the decade. Here’s how Gen Zs are making their home-buying plans happen.

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As the year wraps up, now is the perfect time for businesses to pause, take stock and make sure they’re entering the new year on solid footing. An end-of-year health check helps you clarify what’s working, identify issues before they escalate, and set intentional goals for the months ahead.

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The holiday season is a time to unwind, celebrate and enjoy time with family - but it’s also one of the easiest times for spending to spiral. For many households, December and January can cause real strain on cashflow, especially with school holidays, travel, entertainment, and the usual festive obligations all hitting at once.

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The ATO will close the Small Business Super Clearing House as part of the rollout of Payday Super, which requires employers to pay super at the same time as wages from July 2026. Businesses should transition early to payroll-integrated systems to avoid penalties, improve accuracy, and streamline their payroll and cashflow processes.

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