Final cut on new super tax: capital gains tax, gold sell-off, renting tax, and annuity deals

The Treasurer has finally clarified how the revamped plans for the new super tax will work - including how Capital Gains Tax will work...it's a template for the future, make sure you are up to speed.

The Treasurer has finally clarified how the revamped plans for the new super tax will work - including how Capital Gains Tax will work...it's a template for the future, make sure you are up to speed.

James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.


In today's show, we cover:
Final cut on the new super tax 
Is the gold sell-off serious?
Tax consequences of renting your home* If annuities are so good...where are the deals? 

The Treasurer has finally clarified&nbsp;how the revamped plans for the new super tax will work - including&nbsp;how Capital Gains Tax will work...it's a template for the future, make sure you are up to speed.
James Gerrard of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.financialadviser.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.financialadviser.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761267848139000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ROOObZYnEDL9AJY1pUfmc">www.financialadviser.com.au</a> joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.
 In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Final cut on the new super tax&nbsp;</li>
<li>Is the gold sell-off serious?</li>
<li>Tax consequences of renting your home* If annuities are so good...where are the deals?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

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Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Final cut on the new super tax 

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Why the oil shock is turning investors back to the ASX

One of the first moves is a distinct retreat from Wall Street back to the ASX, as investors seek mining and energy stocks along with blue chips that can deliver reliable dividends.

What are investors doing in reaction to the shocking turn in markets during the first three months of 2026? 

One of the first moves is a distinct retreat from Wall Street back to the ASX, as investors seek mining and energy stocks along with blue chips that can deliver reliable dividends. It's early days but we are also seeing a pick-up in defensive investments such as infrastructure and a little less enthusiasm for gold.

David Bassanese, chief economist at ETF provider Betashares, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The surprise swing back to the ASX
Where to invest now?
The continuing case for gold (despite a bad run)
CGT - To grandfather or not to grandfather? 

What are investors doing in reaction to the shocking turn in markets during the first three months of 2026?&nbsp;
One of the first moves is a distinct retreat from Wall Street back to the ASX, as investors seek mining and energy stocks along with blue chips that can deliver reliable dividends. It's early days but we are also seeing a pick-up in defensive investments such as infrastructure and a little less enthusiasm for gold.
David Bassanese, chief economist at ETF provider Betashares, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The surprise swing back to the ASX</li>
<li>Where to invest now?</li>
<li>The continuing case for gold (despite a bad run)</li>
<li>CGT - To grandfather or not to grandfather?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Bringing it all back home - Why the oil shock is turning investors back to the ASX

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How wealthy investors are dealing with the Iran crisis

If you want to get advice from today's guest, Ben James of Escala Partners, you need to have at least $5m in your investment portfolio. In other words, his clients are strictly from the top end of town. So what have his clients been doing since the Iran crisis broke in February, and what is he telling them to do next?

If you want to get advice from today's guest, Ben James of Escala Partners, you need to have at least $5m in your investment portfolio. In other words, his clients are strictly from the top end of town. So what have his clients been doing since the Iran crisis broke in February, and what is he telling them to do next?

Ben James, CEO of Escala Partners, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode 

In today's show, we cover:
The inflation shock to markets and what you must do next?
Liquidity beyond cash for the everyday investor
The next hot spots for active investors 
Are dividends vulnerable in the months ahead 

If you want to get advice from today's guest, Ben James of Escala Partners, you need to have at least $5m in your investment portfolio. In other words, his clients are strictly from the top end of town. So what have his clients been doing since the Iran crisis broke in February, and what is he telling them to do next?
Ben James, CEO of Escala Partners, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode&nbsp;
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The inflation shock to markets and what you must do next?</li>
<li>Liquidity beyond cash for the everyday investor</li>
<li>The next hot spots for active investors&nbsp;</li>
<li>Are dividends vulnerable in the months ahead&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

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Impacts of buyer's agents on property investors and regional markets

Buyer's agents armed with rubber-stamp qualifications are herding investors into overpriced regional hot spots just in time for a looming wave of rate rises...it's an accident waiting to happen.

Buyer's agents armed with rubber-stamp qualifications are herding investors into overpriced regional hot spots just in time for a looming wave of rate rises...it's an accident waiting to happen.

Veronica Morgan from Good Deeds Property Advisors joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover
A warning for investors buying outside their home markets 
The off-the-shelf buyer's agent qualification you should know about 
Crunch looms for first home buyers on the 5% home deposit scheme
Why property owners may sell up prior to CGT Budget change 

Buyer's agents armed with rubber-stamp qualifications are herding investors into overpriced regional hot spots&nbsp;just in time for a looming wave of rate rises...it's an accident waiting to happen.
Veronica Morgan from Good Deeds Property Advisors joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover
<ul>
<li>A warning for investors buying outside their home markets&nbsp;</li>
<li>The off-the-shelf buyer's agent qualification you should know about&nbsp;</li>
<li>Crunch looms for first home buyers on the 5% home deposit scheme</li>
<li>Why property owners may sell up prior to CGT Budget change&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

'Pump and dump' warning for interstate property investors 

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Final cut on the new super tax

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