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BUDGET 2020 News & Analysis

What the Federal Budget means for retirees
Retirement
What the Federal Budget means for retirees
The budget includes cost-of-living support for retirees yet indicates the Government won't change the way it calculates the new super tax.
James Gruber | 10 May 2023
Super changes, the Budget and 2021 versus 2022
Retirement
Super changes, the Budget and 2021 versus 2022
The Budget handed down  this week delivered many welcome changes to superannuation. However, they are subject to legislation and at best, the start...
Graham Hand | 13 May 2021
ASX and Budget2020: companies set to benefit
Stocks
ASX and Budget2020: companies set to benefit
Asset managers say tax cuts will boost the retail, residential and infrastructure sectors, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 12 October 2020
Budget must put money in people's pockets first
Markets
Budget must put money in people's pockets first
Investing in business while wages stagnate is the wrong approach, the Grattan Institute's Danielle Wood has told a Morningstar forum.
Emma Rapaport | 09 October 2020
YourSuper will save $17.9 billion! Surely you’re joshing
Retirement
YourSuper will save $17.9 billion! Surely you’re joshing
In Budget 2020, Josh Frydenberg announced a performance comparison tool and fund stapling to save Australians $17.9 billion over 10 years. But too...
Graham Hand | 09 October 2020
Investing basics: what's your personal inflation rate?
Personal Finance
Investing basics: what's your personal inflation rate?
Take stock of your spending to determine if inflation is an issue for you.
Christine Benz | 09 October 2020
Budget 2019/20: Key figures and measures
Personal Finance
Budget 2019/20: Key figures and measures
For the first time in 12 years, Australia is again paying its own way, says Josh Frydenberg, which represents a turnaround of $55bn since 2013 when...
AAP | 03 April 2019
Coalition 'back in black' with election-pitch budget
Personal Finance
Coalition 'back in black' with election-pitch budget
The Coalition's budget is a blatant election pitch, trumpeting a return to surplus and rich in tax cuts, concessions for small business and...
AAP | 02 April 2019
The Fed must ignore Trump's monetary policy meddling
Stocks
The Fed must ignore Trump's monetary policy meddling
Spare a thought for Fed chief Jerome Powell who has to deal with a president who knows everything and listens to nobody.
Peter Warnes | 26 July 2018
Budget 2018: What it means for Aussie investors
Retirement
Budget 2018: What it means for Aussie investors
An early return to surplus, minor changes to superannuation, and $140 billion in income tax cuts all featured in Scott Morrison’s pre-election budget.
Emma Rapaport | 09 May 2018