SuperRatings warns about the dangers of trying to pick markets as retirement savings rebound after Trump’s tariff turmoil.
Neale Prior
Young West Australians continue to splurge on holidays, cars and at department stores, as the older generation bear the brunt of still-high interest rates and rental pressures.
Cheyanne Enciso
A $1000 “tick-the-box” tax deduction means the average taxpayer can look forward to a boost in next year’s refund by about $320 following the re-election of the Albanese Government.
Nick Bruining
D-Day is looming for thousands who owe the Australian Taxation Office unpaid tax, and experts fear it could trigger a wave of bankruptcies for individuals, small businesses and sole traders.
The price of gold has been on an unrelenting upward trajectory, capturing the attention of investors and economists alike.
Jason Featherby
DEBTMAN: One curve ball to your retirement plans could leave you with a situation that no longer features the “photographs and still frames in your mind” (thanks, Green Day) post-work life.
Bruce Brammall
Q+A: Can you make your superannuation fund pay you back if it holds up the paperwork you need to provide Centrelink to claim an age pension? There’s a few tricks to use to make sure you’re compensated.
Under-pressure homeowners are set to win in a new mortgage war sparked by as many as four interest rate cuts this year, as major lenders race to slash fixed rates to entice new customers.
Aussie taxpayers have tried to sneak some “dubious’ expenses past the taxman, with one expert detailing some of the most outlandish claims.
Cameron Micallef
For those that haven’t yet set up a MyGov access account, an amazing world of useful information and government services awaits you.
Q+A: Retired but still want to work? No problem! Centrelink’s work bonus scheme allows you to work AND keep collecting a pension. Here’s how it works and what you need to know ...
Superannuation contributions are a confusing mess of rules and regulations — but if you follow our checklist, you’ll have most bases covered.
If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.
Judy Lagrou
Divorce can have significant negative repercussions on a person’s financial standing. There’s an added layer of complexity if you’re part of a self-managed super fund. Here’s what to watch for ...
Leanne Martinez
The plastic fantastic can bring so much delight, but there’s a serious sting that bites when that monthly statement hits your banking app (or letterbox, if you’re retro).
Sarah Wells
While market swings can be unsettling, history tells us that staying calm and focusing on the bigger picture is the best approach.
Raymond Pecotic
As someone who has taken a close look at the retirement village arrangements on offer, I can see the attractiveness of the proposition and why it is appealing to many.
A planned system outage and the suspension of most transactions is affecting more than one million members of one of Australia’s largest industry superannuation funds.
Q+A: With major parties silent on what will happen to Centrelink deeming rates once the extended freeze ends on June 30, thousands of retirees fear they could lose their entire part-pension.
For many West Australians, this global uncertainty can bring financial instability and stats show many are struggling with the weight this stress can bring. Here’s how to keep calm.
Angela Newland
Seniors moving into retirement village lease-for-life arrangements have been warned to check the exit process and fees, or risk a shortfall when it comes time to cover hefty accommodation payments.
Q+A: I want to use some of the profits from the sale of an investment property to contribute to my super. With an ABP of less than $500,000, I can make six years of concessional contributions.
Your Money has received a large number of complaints about the hefty exit fees charged by retirement villages, including one involving a two-year stay that cost a couple more than $200,000.
Australian teens are confident about their financial skills, with fresh bank data showing the younger cohort feel most assured in opening a bank account and tracking expenses.
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