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Jul 2024
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Ana Kresina & Natasha Etschmann
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283. Is FIRE still a realistic goal in 2026?
FIRE (financial independence, retire early) made a lot more sense when houses were cheaper and the tax rules stayed put. So is it still a realistic goal for Australians in 2026? Tash and Ana take an honest look at the movement, from the maths behind it to the proposed budget chan ... Show More
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282. How this 33 year old is investing $5k a fortnight
A 33 year old defence worker with a $1.1 million net worth, $365k in super, and $5,000 a fortnight going into investments. All on a $125k salary. The comment section had one big question: how? Tash and Ana crack open this Finance File, walk through the numbers line by line, and t ... Show More
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281. Bonus Budget Episode: The latest on SMSF and Testamentary Trust Changes
The federal budget keeps changing, and this time it's SMSFs and trusts feeling the impact. Tash and Ana break down two surprise updates: a ban on SMSFs borrowing to buy residential property, and a new minimum tax on discretionary trusts that had the estate planning world in a spi ... Show More
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