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Discover which locations made property expert John McGrath's top picks for 2027 and what makes them worth watching.

Family trusts are facing a tax shake-up. Effie Zahos explains what's proposed, why families are concerned and what they can do.

Thinking about investing overseas? See how Australian and global shares compare, the benefits of diversification and what to consider before investing.

You could be working longer than necessary if you're relying on a simple retirement formula. Here's what Australians should consider instead.

Find out who the InvestSMART Balanced Portfolio suits, the fees it charges, how it has performed and how it stacks up against its peers.

This week on The Money Café, James Thomson and Stephen Mayne dig into the Reserve Bank's Melbourne Cup Day rate hike and what it means for inflation and the interest rate outlook. They also look at the AGM season so far, Australia's big banks, supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, and much more.

This week on The Money Café, Stephen Mayne and James Thomson give interest rates a reality check, as hot inflation puts a Melbourne Cup Day hike in play. They also look at Anthropic's blockbuster float and big tech, the global bond rout and the AGM season so far, and answer listener questions on bonds, NAB, AI and much more.

A look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for the 12 months to September 2026.

On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne take stock of AGM season, private equity's raid on the ASX, mounting AI bubble fears and the RBA's pay fight with its own staff, plus listener questions on inflation, tax, housing and more.

Whether you're lodging your own tax return or using an agent, Effie Zahos shares practical tips on ETF distributions, capital gains and record keeping.

Get the lowdown on the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT), including where it invests, its fees and how it has performed.

On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the state of the energy market, Firmus' IPO failure, Domino's Pizza and the situation in the Middle East, and answer questions on AI, superannuation, housing construction and much more!

Building an ETF portfolio? Learn why the number of ETFs matters less than what you own and how it all fits together.

Paul Clitheroe weighs up whether to pay off your home loan, put more into super, downsize or carry debt into retirement.

Want to get more from your frequent flyer points? Discover practical strategies for making your rewards go further.

Find out who the InvestSMART WealthBuilder Portfolio suits, where it invests, the fees it charges and what makes it different.