A peak body for Australia’s superannuation industry has urged 18 million people not to panic after the average super account holding $300,000 lost about $20,000 within days.
Adrian Rauso
All is not fair in life and finances it seems . . . do women feel the cost-of-living crisis more than men, or do we simply pay more to be a modern woman?
Sarah Wells
Many of the latest innovations in financial markets, such as personal finance apps, rely on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data. Would you trust them to chart your financial future?
Brendan Bate
We all love perks, especially when the boss is paying. All become add-on benefits ... but also dabble in the confusing world of fringe benefits. And what sounds great as a perk could become a tax nightmare.
Nick Bruining
Fancy buying a new car and getting your boss to pay for it, effectively tax-free? New electric vehicle owners have discovered the ultimate tax concession. Here’s how it works ...
Q+A: It’s likely that as you start to think about retirement, you reduce the risk across your portfolio and bank a year or two of cash. But what should you do with the rest of your savings?
Some of Australia’s biggest superannuation funds have been hit by what appears to be a concerted cybersecurity attack on the $4 trillion industry, with $500,000 of savings confirmed to have been lost.
Cheyanne Enciso
With an eye on the possible market turmoil to come, the RBA says monetary policy is well placed to respond to global developments if they were to have material implications for Australia.
Daniel Newell
Female shift workers remain more likely to face financial difficulty than their male colleagues despite taking up more hours and multiple jobs, analysis shows.
Maeve Bannister
As we head into autumn and interest rates appear to be on the decline, the biggest savings could be hiding right there in your pocket.
Chris Foster-Ramsay
While last week’s Federal Budget contained few surprises, the unexpected tax cuts are likely to have a significant impact on seniors and those making heavy use of superannuation in the lead-up to retirement.
Almost 500,000 part-pensioners are in limbo as confusion surrounds reports that an extension to the freeze on Centrelink deeming rates may have been revealed in last week’s Federal Budget. Spoiler: It wasn’t.
DEBTMAN: Geared share investing is not for the faint-of-heart. Too many risks. But for the brave few willing to take a punt and take a haircut, it came be a gold mine when the time is right.
Bruce Brammall
Q+A: While the current share market turmoil can make those with low superannuation balances nervous, there’s a few options other than leaving it languishing in cash to grow your savings.
Australians were left emotionally and financially distressed by super fund failures to properly deal with death benefit claims, the corporate watchdog has revealed.
Matt Mckenzie
Young West Australians are trading out of car ownership and shifting towards rentals as they look to beat lingering cost-of-living pressures, new spending data suggests.
It’s a small, yet ultimately (mostly) futile attempt at a protest when launching into an in-store tirade about the price of groceries. Woolies has already one, but small changes can still make a difference.
If we understand what’s been going on and what’s likely to happen next, we’ll see that history can provide some much-needed comfort.
Financial advice plays a critical role in helping people maximise their super. But most of us don’t seek professional guidance.
Antonia Settle
With share markets in decline and interest rates trending lower, it should come as no surprise that questionable “safe” fixed interest rate investments are again popping up on social media.
Seniors in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink benefit could be in a position to boost their pensions on the back of the recent market turmoil. All it takes is one quick update. Here’s how to do it ...
How much do you need to retire? It depends. It’s not a one-size-fits-all equation. Just as we live differently while we’re working, the same applies when we stop. Here’s where to start when doing the sums.
Raymond Pecotic
Q+A: A part-pension can be a big help in meeting everyday costs. But when you inherit a massive lump sum, will you keep it? A quirk of the Centrelink system means you can ... and move into much fancier digs.
It’s not just eco-warriors buying electric vehicles — for some, it’s a way to keep costs down
Richard Clune
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