Your Complete 2026 Investment Outlook: Bull Market, Inflation Defense, and Gold Strategy

How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing?

How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing?

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor-Wealth, James Kirby in this episode 

In today's show, we cover:
The risks and opportunity in the 2026 listed markets
How to defend against the looming risk of inflation 
Gold - do you have it, how much should you have ?
Fading into rallies - the art of taking profits at the right time 

How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing?
Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor-Wealth, James Kirby in this episode&nbsp;
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The risks and opportunity in the 2026 listed markets</li>
<li>How to defend against the looming risk of inflation&nbsp; </li>
<li>Gold - do you have it, how much should you have ?</li>
<li>Fading into rallies - the art of taking profits at the right time&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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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.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

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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The Money Puzzle

Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

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.

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.

Your complete 2026 investment outlook 

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Inheritance tax changes & superannuation caps explained: Your Money Puzzle questions answered

More investors are coming to realise that inherited super is taxed at 17 per cent, but the government has stirred a hornet's nest in adding a de facto death tax into the new super tax legislation.

More investors are coming to realise that inherited super is taxed at 17 per cent, but the government has stirred a hornet's nest in adding a de facto death tax into the new super tax legislation. What to do?

Hugh Robertson of Centaur Financial joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Inheritance tax changes : What you need to know
Understanding your super caps for the year ahead
How the kids raise your Medicare Levy Surcharge  
Dealing with overseas shares and ETFs

More investors are coming to realise that inherited super is taxed at 17 per cent, but the government has stirred a hornet's nest in adding a de facto death tax into the new super tax legislation. What to do?
Hugh Robertson of Centaur Financial joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Inheritance tax changes : What you need to know</li>
<li>Understanding your super caps for the year ahead</li>
<li>How the kids raise your Medicare Levy Surcharge&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dealing with overseas shares and ETFs</li>
</ul>

Inheritance tax: Has something changed? 

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Super vs family home: which is the better investment for your wealth?

At the very core of wealth building is the dilemma of setting up your super or making sure you own a home; The long-term returns on both investment choices are broadly similar, but the tax system is hugely in favour of the home-owner. So what to do?

At the very core of wealth building is the dilemma of setting up your super or making sure you own a home; The long-term returns on both investment choices are broadly similar, but the tax system is hugely in favour of the home-owner. So what to do?

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

In today's show, we cover:
The in-built bias against renters in the tax system
If you already contribute 12% to super by law- should you add more?
The lesser-known bias against renters in pensions and super
Optimising the tax system to your life-stage 

At the very core of wealth building is the dilemma of setting up your super or making sure you own a home; The long-term returns on both investment choices are broadly similar, but the tax system is hugely in favour of the home-owner.&nbsp;So what to do?
James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode&nbsp;
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The in-built bias against renters in the tax system</li>
<li>If you already contribute 12% to super by law- should you add more?</li>
<li>The lesser-known bias against renters in pensions and super</li>
<li>Optimising the tax system to your life-stage&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Should you put your extra dollars in super or the family home 

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Stop inflation eating your investment returns: what to do

Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold.

Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold.

Chris Brycki of the Stockspot group joins Associate Editor - James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
 The full menu for inflation-proofing your investments
Big super funds don't have gold, but should you?
Why Japan is back on the radar for sharemarket investors
Dangers of market timing your superannuation choices

Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold.
Chris Brycki of the Stockspot group joins Associate Editor - James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;The full menu for inflation-proofing your investments</li>
<li>Big super funds don't have gold, but should you?</li>
<li>Why Japan is back on the radar for sharemarket investors</li>
<li>Dangers of market timing your superannuation choices </li>
</ul>

Inflation is eating your investment returns...what to do?

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