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The May 2026 Federal Budget is one of the most consequential in recent years for Australian investors and families with complex financial affairs. The key changes span capital gains tax, negative gearing, and trust taxation. Across each of these areas, the picture is more nuanced than the headlines suggest, and most changes come with meaningful transition arrangements that reward considered planning over reactive decision-making. Capital gains tax: a structural shift from 1

When people hear about oil prices rising or falling, it can feel like distant news—something for economists or traders to worry about. But oil plays a much bigger role in everyday life than most of us realise. From the cost of filling up your car to the price of groceries, oil quietly influences a huge part of the global economy. Understanding how it works can help make sense of what’s happening in markets—and why things sometimes feel more expensive. A Quick Look at Oil Pric

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently raising the official cash rate, many Australians are asking what this means for the economy, markets and their investment portfolios. Understanding how different asset classes typically behave throughout interest rate cycles can help you make smarter financial decisions — and take advantage of opportunities rather than reacting to headlines. Interest rate cycles are a critical driver of financial markets and economic behaviour

When it comes to managing your money, the term financial advice can mean different things. In Australia, financial advice generally falls into two categories: general advice and personal financial advice . Understanding the difference is important, because each serves a different purpose and can be suitable in different situations. In this article, we’ll explain how general advice and personal financial advice differ, what each can (and can’t) take into account, and why eit