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Takeover targets: the stocks that could be swallowed

Billions of dollars of recent takeover activity among mining companies could spread through more sectors soon, analysts say.

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Early super withdrawals highlight home loan pain

Cash-strapped Australians are dipping into their superannuation accounts to try to avoid losing their homes as interest rates rise, and the trend may worsen.

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Seniors’ message to Treasurer: leave our nest eggs alone

The federal budget will detail at least one tax hit on superannuation, but older Australians worry what will come next.

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Mayday for market weakness, so what do you do?

It’s a worrying time for share investors – May is traditionally one of the worst months – but here are the five best tips to handle a slump.

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Corporate watchdog warns of virus scams

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is urging consumers to watch out for unscrupulous operators trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Best ways to support Aussie businesses during COVID-19

Australians who are fortunate enough to have cash in their pockets are being encouraged to support local businesses. Here are the easiest ways to do it.

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Lawrence Walker, 51, owns Frankston Window and Cleaning Service and has applied to access his super early. He is withdrawing $10,000 now and another $6000 next financial year which is all of his retirement savings. He's using it to pay off a credit card debt. He said each day his super balance is dropping due to market falls and he can't get his money quick enough. Photos of him please working on the job. He is to look complacent because he can't access his money. Picture- Nicole Cleary

The trap leaving Aussies with less super to access early

Desperate Australians are rushing to access their superannuation to help cope during the COVID-19 but many are ending up with smaller balances as applications get processed.

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A woman with her computer and bank statements sitting at a desk. She is also analysing her superannuation statement. Picture: iStock.

The big mistakes people make accessing super early

Cash-strapped Australians tapping into their retirement savings early need to be very careful on how they spend their hard-earned money.

Retiree David Evans, 69, had four international flights booked to Los Angeles in May and is annoyed about the process to get his money back. He said he will have to pay a 30 per cent charge on each ticket which cost $1000 each to get a refund, otherwise he can get a credit from Flight Centre which he doesn't want as he's worried about the future of the company.

Airline customers seething at refund policies

Angry airline customers still believe they are not getting a fair deal when it comes to obtaining refunds on flights they cannot take.

A woman wearing a protective mask walk in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in center Milan on February 28, 2020. - Italy urged tourists spooked by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 not to stay away, but efforts to reassure the world it was managing the outbreak were overshadowed by confusion over case numbers. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

We’re still a lucky country despite a looming recession

A recession is a certainty for Australia’s economy but we still have several reasons to feel fortunate as coronavirus ravages the globe. Here’s why.

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More pain tipped for sharemarket

Aussie shares have recovered some of their heavy losses of early last week, but unfolding economic news should sound a warning bell for investors to be careful and stick to their long-term plans.

A general view of Virgin Australia aircraft parked at Sydney Domestic Airport, in Sydney, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Virgin confirmed it had gone into administration on Tuesday, threatening up to 10,000 airline jobs after a board meeting of its international shareholders voted on Monday against providing additional financial support. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING

How I got my airfare money back

Many passengers want refunds on airfares they can no longer take but are being told they must get an airline credit. Know your rights because there are ways to get your cash back.

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Bill blindness is hurting households

None of us can escape paying bills, but almost everyone can save themselves some cash by taking a fresh look at these frustrating household expenses.

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Energy bills to rise by $2 a day in isolation

Australian households face higher energy bills in the coming months because they are bunkered down at home. Here are the costs you face and what to do to keep your charges down.

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