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4/7/22 - Former Glenelg footballer Tony Symonds and his son Clayton for a SMARTdaily story about rising interest rates affecting the Bank of Mum and Dad, and how parents can help their adult children manage higher mortgage costs. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Pressure on Bank of Mum and Dad: what parents can do

Parents who use gifts, loans or other financial measures to help children buy homes are being urged to double-check the deal.

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Wacky tax deductions – what you can and can’t claim

Tax refunds can be boosted by clever tax deductions, and what you can claim may surprise you.

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Money mind games: Train your brain for success

Money mind games: Train your brain for success

Bad money decisions plague many people’s lives, and there’s a key culprit behind much of the financial pain.

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Self-managed super: know the traps

Self-managed super: know the traps

Self-managed superannuation hold a growing pile of Australians’ wealth, but experts warn beginners to know what they sign up for.

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The big insurance problems for Aussies

Superannuation rules have been constantly changing for several years, but the latest tweaking threatens to create a big potential insurance problem for many Australians.

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The fee that costs you $77,000

Australia’s most costly fee has been uncovered — and it could set you back more than $77,000. Here’s how you can avoid it.

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How to find your missing money

Many Australians have duplicate superannuation accounts and they are wasting money on multiple fees and charges. This is how you can get your money back.

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Wednesday 10th April 2019Shadow Treasurers, Chris Bowen during his post-budget address at the National Press Club in Canberra. Picture Gary Ramage

Brace for a bruising tax battle

Tax is going to be one of the most widely-spoken words in Australia in the month ahead, and it’s not even the end of the financial year. Here’s why.

5/4/19 - Moneysaver HQ - Mother-of-two Justine Gatt, 29, with partner Buddy Isbister with their two children Levi, 3, and Saydi, 3 months, live in a three-bedroom home in Brookfield near Melton in Victoria. They have recently refinanced her mortgage and have saved a fortune in interest charges, dropping from an interest rate of above 7.6 down to 3.8 per cent. Photo - Naomi Jellicoe

How this family halved their mortgage interest rate

Home loan customers are saving themselves about $1600 per year by refinancing to a much more competitive deal. This is what you need to do to save.

Features of the new iPhone Xs are seen during a launch of new products at the Apple Store in Sydney, Friday, September 21, 2018. The iPhone Xs Max, the biggest iPhone yet, as well as the iPhone Xs and Apple Watch Series 4 went on sale on Friday. (AAP Image/Paul Braven) NO ARCHIVING

Best way to save on phone costs

The cost of smartphones has skyrocketed in recent years, but saving money on your mobile phone can start with one simple trick.

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Cash-strapped Aussies refuse to discuss money woes

Embarrassed Australians are refusing to talk about their financial problems despite asking relatives to borrow money. These are ways you can get help with your finances for free.

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Why you should get a prenup

They say love is blind but it can quickly turn into a eye-opener when a couple hits troubled waters. Should you sign up to a prenuptial agreement before you get serious with your partner?

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Do property prices really double each decade?

It’s hard to imagine strong house price growth at a time when real estate values are falling in most capital cities, but the numbers tell a different story.

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The dangers of getting cold calls

I am always wary of people cold calling me trying to sell me financial products. I thought this was a practice slowly dying out until recently.

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