What the new unemployment rate means for your money
Businesses and households are struggling, and the economy is effectively shrinking, so why is the jobless rate still only 4.1 per cent?
Businesses and households are struggling, and the economy is effectively shrinking, so why is the jobless rate still only 4.1 per cent?
Some lifestyle expenses can severely damage people’s chances of securing a mortgage, so it pays to know the danger zones.
The Medicare Levy Surcharge now affects average wage earners, leaving many people with a tax bill they could easily avoid.
Households everywhere have slashed spending in recent months, but some family members fare better than others. See the list.
Aussie shares have rocketed more than 18 per cent higher in just nine months, but stockbrokers see a more subdued future.
Superannuation fund annual returns are trickling in and many members are happy. If you’re not, should you be switching?
Owning a holiday home or rental property was once a badge of honour. Today it seems to be something much different.
Couples manage money in different ways. As experts share their tips, research finds a surprising number keeping secret accounts.
Covid changed people’s ideas on work, wealth and retirement, and people wanting to retire sooner may find it easier than they think.
Don’t be spooked by where you sit on Australia’s wealth ladder. There are several ways to climb some rungs.
Wealth-sucking, high-interest debt on credit cards fell for 12 straight years until late 2023, and now households need help.
The standout performers of 2023-24 were celebrated, but a new financial year brings fresh hope for different types of assets.
Will 2024-25 put you on a fresh path to riches? Here are some strategies that have made many money winners for decades.
Letting people withdraw their superannuation for a home deposit may sound generous, but the idea fails on two key fronts.
Cash in the bank has become more alluring as banks increase interest rates, but many savers still miss out on money.
June 30 is just days away and time is running out for quick tax deductions, but after July 1 it will pay to be patient. Here’s why.
A compulsory superannuation increase from July 1 delivers much larger benefits that its initial dollar amounts suggest. Here’s why.
Mixing superannuation and tax rules can deliver bigger financial benefits than many people realise. Here’s how to play catch-up.
The stock market popularity contest between the world’s most populous nations has one clear winner, but the future is clouded.
Real estate investors are battling high interest rates like other borrowers, but many have a way to claw back big bucks.
Consider these strategies quickly to potentially bag a bigger tax refund and supercharge your future wealth.
The generation wedged between Baby Boomers and Millennials has a few financial worries on their plate, ahead of the first of them turning 60 in 2025.
Despite thirteen interest rate rises since May 2022 and some economists tipping more by the Reserve Bank board, things are not happening as they should. Here’s why.
Money stress, mortgage arrears and credit card pain have climbed as households crack under the strain of two years of rising costs.
A tax time windfall awaits for investors and small business owners who follow these experts’ end-of-financial-year tips.
A million more people in two years has meant a lot of extra mouths to feed and roofs to build, and there are financial winners and losers.
Home loan repayments may remain at these high levels for longer than many people think, based on previous interest rate cycles.
Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, acting before June 30 can deliver a financial windfall within months. Here’s how.
Scams, sales tricks and impulse buys can ruin your online shopping experience, so avoid these danger signs.
If you are seeking a big pay increase this year, you may be disappointed, a new report by global group Hays has found.
Tax time scammers are warming up for their peak swindling season, and a new study by Australia’s biggest bank suggests many of us are not prepared.
People are quick to buy insurance for their homes, cars and other items, but one huge asset is often forgotten.
Spend, save or invest? What you do with your July 1 tax cut could have a big impact on your wealth over the long term.
Got a spare bedroom, parking spot or shed space? It may help you balance your household budget.
By one key measure, Australia is battling through a long-running recession, and new economic numbers suggest it’s getting worse.
They’ve starred on the share market in 2023-34, but shares in CBA, ANZ, NAB and Westpac look set for tougher times. Here’s why.
These five tips can help prevent a wasted inheritance as trillions of dollars pass from baby boomers to younger generations.
The proportion of Australians who are struggling to make their debt repayments is likely to shock many people.
You can’t help but wonder how many young potential home buyers are wearing all, or part, of their potential home deposit on their bodies in the form of expensive tattoos?
Confused by income tax rules? Join the 90 per cent club, as a new study finds most of us are baffled. See the main misconceptions.
The clock is ticking for money-saving and tax refund-boosting strategies before the end of financial year. Try these experts’ tips.
CPI inflation is again higher than expected, despite government efforts to artificially lower it. Here’s what it means for you.
Retirees are enjoying financial relief on several fronts, and new research shows what they need to be comfortable. See the spending tables.
Switching super funds could lose you thousands of dollars in tax deductions if you get caught out by this obscure money trap.
Investors are flocking to international shares as global stocks leave Aussie companies in their dust. See where we rank in 2023-24.
Spending on travel, leisure and eating out is rising much faster for one key age group, new Commonwealth Bank numbers show.
Money conflicts aren’t always the root cause of relationship breakdowns but they flare when tensions are high, and experts say there are ways to navigate around this hazard.
Your Uber, Airbnb, cryptocurrency and property transactions are being tracked in detail as ATO data matching expands further.
Mining and renewable energy-related companies are the biggest winners from the big-spending budget, but some other sectors could also get a boost.
Every household is getting $300 off their energy bill, even if they don’t need it. It sparks a fiery debate about wealth and tax.
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