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NAB’s former chief economist has defended his top property tip for building wealth after being criticised for being out of touch.
WEALTH
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What the 2025 Rich List reveals about how our wealthiest made their fortunes (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
If you want to emulate the financial success of Australia's richest people, there is one investment avenue that is a recurring theme on the annual rich list.
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New year, new rules: ATO’s 2025 focus areas for small businesses. The Australian Taxation Office has kicked off 2025 by announcing its major areas of interes…
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More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money …
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In the far north of NSW lies a surprising pocket of affluence.
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Australian housing wealth is meaningless, destructive and fundamentally changing our society (The Guardian)
High-priced homes do not create wealth, Alan Kohler says, they redistribute it. Now financial success is largely a function of geography, not accomplishment.
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Household wealth dropped by $57.4 billion or 0.4% over the December quarter.
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Zara founder Amancio Ortega, Spain’s richest person, expanded his global portfolio of commercial real estate last year.
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When it comes to acquiring the largest source of wealth for most Australians – housing – it’s increasingly a family affair.
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