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Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 618

  • 3 July 2025
  • 2

Stocks had a topsy-turvy first half of the year though ended solidly, while bonds dumped and commodities were mixed, with gold being the star performer. What’s ahead for markets in the second half and 2026 fiscal year?

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 617

  • 26 June 2025
  • 2

The US is in a debt trap, bond markets will soon break, and private credit is like the US mortgage market in 2005 – these are the pessimistic views of two Wall Street legends, Paul Tudor Jones and Jeffrey Gundlach. Are they right?

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 616 with weekend update

  • 19 June 2025
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In a new report, Schroders ranks the US as the most vulnerable country to a government debt crisis among G20 nations. Australia isn’t far behind in fifth place and is considered riskier than Turkey, Argentina, and Russia.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 615 with weekend update

  • 12 June 2025
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We hear a lot about the negative effects of our ageing population on future Government budgets and economic growth. However, new research suggests that the problems may be overblown and there’s a positive story to ageing.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 614 with weekend update

  • 5 June 2025
  • 7

A new study has found the median drawdown for individual US stocks over the past 40 years is an astounding 85%, and more than half of the companies never get back to all-time highs. This looks at the lessons for individual investors.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 613 with weekend update

  • 29 May 2025
  • 6

The US dollar is 15% overvalued making America “quite uncompetitive”, China is exporting deflation to the rest of the world and expect two more RBA cuts this year – according to Westpac Chief Economist, Luci Ellis.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 612 with weekend update

  • 22 May 2025
  • 3

Here are four trends that are upending portfolios now and are expected to prove long-lasting, including politics not economics is driving markets, 60/40 really is dead, and non-US stocks offer upside on multiple fronts.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 611 with weekend update

  • 15 May 2025
  • 6

Retirement planning tends to focus on financial matters and far less time is spent on what our day-to-day lives will look like in our twilight years. Here are five tips for preparing for life in retirement.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 610 with weekend update

  • 8 May 2025
  • 18

New figures show Government spending on older Australians has increased dramatically in recent decades, at the expense of younger people - and it’s not because of an ageing population. More fodder for the intergenerational equity debate.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 609 with weekend update

  • 1 May 2025
  • 2

Have big super funds been late to the party and piled into alternative assets and the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks at the wrong time? With sentiment souring on private equity and US tech, we may be about to find out.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 608 with weekend update

  • 24 April 2025
  • 26

A new study has revealed that 50% of residential property investments are sold within two years, and the average holding period is four years. It also found younger people are more likely to buy rental properties than older people.

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 607 with weekend update

  • 17 April 2025
  • 3

After the recent market correction, we screen the ASX 200 for potential investment ideas, including cheap stocks, those offering sustainable, high dividend yields, and quality companies at reasonable prices.

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The case for the $3 million super tax

The Government's proposed tax has copped a lot of flack though I think it's a reasonable approach to improve the long-term sustainability of superannuation and the retirement income system. Here’s why.

7 examples of how the new super tax will be calculated

You've no doubt heard about Division 296. These case studies show what people at various levels above the $3 million threshold might need to pay the ATO, with examples ranging from under $500 to more than $35,000.

The revolt against Baby Boomer wealth

The $3m super tax could be put down to the Government needing money and the wealthy being easy targets. It’s deeper than that though and this looks at the factors behind the policy and why more taxes on the wealthy are coming.

Meg on SMSFs: Withdrawing assets ahead of the $3m super tax

The super tax has caused an almighty scuffle, but for SMSFs impacted by the proposed tax, a big question remains: what should they do now? Here are ideas for those wanting to withdraw money from their SMSF.

The super tax and the defined benefits scandal

Australia's superannuation inequities date back to poor decisions made by Parliament two decades ago. If super for the wealthy needs resetting, so too does the defined benefits schemes for our public servants.

Are franking credits hurting Australia’s economy?

Business investment and per capita GDP have languished over the past decade and the Labor Government is conducting inquiries to find out why. Franking credits should be part of the debate about our stalling economy.

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