MONEY
matters

Articles and resources to help you get more from your money and more from life.

Never Miss a story

Stay ahead with the latest from Focus Partners. We publish practical articles, news updates, and free resources to help you make smarter financial decisions.

RECENT ARTICLES

Accounting

2026 Year-End Tax Planning Guide – Part 2

Following on from Tax Planning Part 1. As the end of the financial year approaches, now is the ideal time to review your financial position.
Financial Planning

ASIC urges Aussies to check for unclaimed money

AISC is urging Australians to check if they have lost or unclaimed money, with approximately $2.7 billion waiting to be reunited with its rightful owners.
Accounting

2026 Year-End Tax Planning Guide – Part 1

As the end of the financial year approaches, now is the ideal time to review your tax position and consider strategies that may help minimise tax and improve cash flow.
Financial Planning

Minimum pension drawdown not the only thing to consider as 30 June approaches

As 30 June approaches, SMSF members drawing a pension need to think about meeting minimum drawdown obligations as well as the best time to start a pension, an SMSF specialist said.
Financial Planning

Federal budget 2026: Winners and losers

The Federal Government is selling the 2026-27 budget as a big reform budget. One that will tip the scales to make the tax system fairer for young Australians.
Financial Planning

From Bricks to iPhones: The Evolution of the Telephone

Check out the history of communication, eventually leading to the modern phones we use today.
Accounting

Succession planning and why it should be at the top of your to-do list

Making decisions about the future of your business can feel overwhelming, or just not top of mind when consumed by the demands of running your business day-to-day. Many family business leaders aim to pass their businesses to the next generation but there is often a significant gap between intention and preparation.
Financial Planning

LRBA stability has been understated

The stability of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) within SMSFs has been understated, with their track record highlighting their longevity and safety compared to other forms of property lending, a non-bank lender has stated.
Accounting

Choosing the right trustee structure for your SMSF

A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a useful step to control your retirement saving, however is it important to decide your right trustee structure to suit how the fund operates.
Accounting

ATO taking a closer look at investment properties

Owning an investment property can be tax-effective, but it’s also one of the ATO’s most closely monitored areas. Here are five common errors that most often trigger ATO follow-up, and the related issues to keep in mind.