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

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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
  
  

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'You can't get into the property investment market for less than $1m' is something you may hear regularly...but is it true? High-profile investor Nathan Birch says not only can you get into the market for $300,000 or less, but you can do it without negative gearing.

Nathan Birch of the B Invested group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:

• Buying cheap - how to get started in property
• Why entry-level property is the hot spot
• Property types that fit the bill
• Locations across Australia still offering good value

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