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?
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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?
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Ouch! The extra health cost hike you didn’t see coming
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How much welfare is enough?
A family of five can receive more than $60,000 a year from JobSeeker and other benefits, and governments walk a fine line when deciding payment increases.
ATO’s three big targets in your tax return this year
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Why your home is safe from a budget tax attack
Your family home is a huge potential tax revenue target for Treasurer Jim Chalmers. But he will leave it alone next week for several reasons.
Tax deduction troubles: A walk on the weird side
An opera-singing accountant claiming a $145,000 luxury car was among the crazy tax claims that aroused ATO suspicion. See the list of rejected deductions.
Why home loan offset accounts are losing their lustre
Households with mortgages could be wasting $250 a month by sticking with popular offset accounts amid an overhaul of home loan offerings.
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