How the great Aussie wealth transfer is accelerating
Baby boomers are leading the charge for their children to inherit trillions of dollars, and they’re doing it in some interesting ways.
Personal Finance
Snail mail or AI: scams’ two faces, and a golden rule for everyone
Just as AI threatens to turbocharge scammers’ attacks on Australians, a blast from the past has popped up again.
July’s record-breakers: why several Aussie stocks have hit new highs
JB Hi-Fi, the Commonwealth Bank and Wesfarmers are among several stocks to reach fresh records this month. See the list.
How to avoid paying a huge home deposit
Entering the housing market during a cost-of-living crisis is tough, but there are still several sources of help.
The breaking point prompting people to get pets put down
Cost-of-living pressures have been impacting pet care, and research has found a dollar figure leading to a horrifying decision.
Rest in price: how to navigate funeral costs
Burial and cremation costs have climbed faster than overall inflation, but there are ways for grieving families to save.
Why $30bn in savings account interest disappears down the drain
Banks are pocketing billions of dollars extra because customers are confused by rules and restrictions on deposit accounts.
How our pension rules punish people who don’t own property
Homeowners are rewarded in retirement by pension asset test limits and tax rules. Should senior renters get more help?
Women take the reins on investing
Investment in the share market is no longer dominated by men, especially for people aged under 40, the ASX says.
Why the Aussie dollar still has room to grow
The Australian dollar’s recent strength is tipped to continue, but there are some headwinds to overcome first, economists say.
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?
Spending habits that hurt your home loan chances
Some lifestyle expenses can severely damage people’s chances of securing a mortgage, so it pays to know the danger zones.
Medicare Levy tax sting hits 110,000 Aussies in just two years
The Medicare Levy Surcharge now affects average wage earners, leaving many people with a tax bill they could easily avoid.
What key costs we’re cutting the most
Households everywhere have slashed spending in recent months, but some family members fare better than others. See the list.
ASX blasts above 8000 points to new record: where to next?
Aussie shares have rocketed more than 18 per cent higher in just nine months, but stockbrokers see a more subdued future.
Should you switch super? Tips and traps for your life savings
Superannuation fund annual returns are trickling in and many members are happy. If you’re not, should you be switching?
Are people with more than one property greedy rich gluttons?
Owning a holiday home or rental property was once a badge of honour. Today it seems to be something much different.
Secret savings: should you share, or hide, bank accounts?
Couples manage money in different ways. As experts share their tips, research finds a surprising number keeping secret accounts.
How your wealth stacks up, and how to lift it
Don’t be spooked by where you sit on Australia’s wealth ladder. There are several ways to climb some rungs.
How to retire five to 10 years early
Covid changed people’s ideas on work, wealth and retirement, and people wanting to retire sooner may find it easier than they think.
How to avoid a credit card debt spiral as Aussie budgets buckle
Wealth-sucking, high-interest debt on credit cards fell for 12 straight years until late 2023, and now households need help.
Experts tip investment winners for year ahead
The standout performers of 2023-24 were celebrated, but a new financial year brings fresh hope for different types of assets.
Six secrets for a happy new financial year
Will 2024-25 put you on a fresh path to riches? Here are some strategies that have made many money winners for decades.
Why the Libs’ super-for-housing plan won’t be a winner for many
Letting people withdraw their superannuation for a home deposit may sound generous, but the idea fails on two key fronts.
Inflation delivering more good news for cash savers
Cash in the bank has become more alluring as banks increase interest rates, but many savers still miss out on money.
Last-minute moves for a bigger tax refund
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.
How much your super will be boosted next week
A compulsory superannuation increase from July 1 delivers much larger benefits that its initial dollar amounts suggest. Here’s why.
How to get a $100k tax deduction
Mixing superannuation and tax rules can deliver bigger financial benefits than many people realise. Here’s how to play catch-up.
China versus India: where share investors should focus
The stock market popularity contest between the world’s most populous nations has one clear winner, but the future is clouded.
The $6300 tax break that property investors miss
Real estate investors are battling high interest rates like other borrowers, but many have a way to claw back big bucks.
Five superannuation tax tips for a happy end-of-financial-year
Consider these strategies quickly to potentially bag a bigger tax refund and supercharge your future wealth.
Generation X’s grim retirement outlook
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.
Three reasons this interest rate cycle is weirder than usual
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.
Living cost crunch causes credit stress as more people fall behind
Money stress, mortgage arrears and credit card pain have climbed as households crack under the strain of two years of rising costs.
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