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It’s elemental: This investment could add a little shine to your portfolio
Fans of the precious metal call themselves “goldbugs”, and there are some alluring reasons to consider becoming one.
- by Dominic Powell
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The US president has his own meme coin, but is it a Trumped-up investment?
The broadly accepted definition of the word “meme” should offer a few clues as to the intent and quality of these cryptoassets.
- by Dominic Powell
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On point, or not? Why credit card reward schemes have lost their shine
If you’re thinking of getting a credit card so you can rack up frequent flyer points, consider this: many programs are no longer the “goldmine” they once were.
- by Dominic Powell
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We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?
If you’re struggling to save, it could just be that you’re currently in the most expensive period of your life.
- by Paul Benson
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Bingo! You’ve won the lottery – now what?
The odds are against you, but if you’ve had the good fortune to strike it rich, will the tax man come knocking?
- by Dominic Powell
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No job? No worries. This insurance gives peace of mind if you can no longer work
The prospect of finding yourself out of work through illness or injury is frightening. There’s an insurance for that − but many don’t have it.
- by Dominic Powell
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How to deal with the financial pain of divorce
There are some 50,000 divorces granted every year, and each brings a great deal of both personal – and financial – anguish.
- by Dominic Powell
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Is $120,000 a ‘good’ income? The answer’s not so obvious
A recent discussion of salaries on social media has unveiled a curious disparity over what people consider to be a “good” income.
- by Victoria Devine
Secret stash: Millions of Aussies hide money from loved ones
An increasing number of Australians appear to be hiding bank accounts from their partner.
- by Nina Hendy
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