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Savings squabbleSuper reforms trap people in dud accounts, critics say

Superannuation groups are concerned newly passed legislation will trap millions of Australians in dud products despite the government hailing the reforms.

AAP

‘More to spend’Tax offset extended: Who will get another $1080 handout

Low and middle income earners have received some good news after the government’s handout for more than 10 million Australians was passed this afternoon. Here’s how it will work.

James Hall

Stomach-churningPremiumFinance hack’s lessons after wild cryptocurrency punt

What happened when a seasoned personal finance writer bit the bullet and took a gamble on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Here’s what he learnt after one wild ride ...

Anthony Keane

Super SusanPremiumThe June jab that will boost your super and tax return

If you can only make time for one injection this month, make it your super. Here’s how to use the rules to give your nest egg a boost and reap the tax rewards.

Bruce Brammall

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End in sight?Premium
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Climate and ESG is choking life out of oil and gas

Under the weight of climate change and the environmental, social, and governance narrative, investors are shunning the sector with increasing belief it will not have a future beyond 2040.

Peter Warnes

Digital dataPremiumCryptocurrency traders in taxman’s sights

Up to 600,000 Australian cryptocurrency traders are about to have their details handed over to the Australian Tax Office.

Nick Bruining

Top tipsPremiumWord from the wise for new investors

Asking family and friends can be a worthwhile starting point on the road to success, investment specialists say.

Anthony Keane

Coming togetherPremiumBeware tax implications of de facto cohabitation

If you have recently moved in with your partner — or are one of the 10.4 per cent of Australians in a de facto relationship — here’s five implications of your co-habitation come tax time.

Fran Hughes

‘Moderate’ riseVideoPensioners, families get much needed cost-of-living help

Families with three kids will get an extra $226 every year, and there’s also good news for pensioners from the federal government.

Finn McHugh

Sales stampedePremium‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ raided in FOMO property frenzy

You know FOMO is alive and well when you learn kids are being urged to hit up their parents for a loan. The trouble is, mum and dad don’t always appreciate what can happen if things turn bad.

Nick Bruining

EconomicsWA loans slump amid national lending record

In just one month, Australian homebuyers racked up an eye-watering amount of debt and broke a record in the process.

Gerard Cockburn

Rates slashedANZ has more bad news for savers

One of Australia’s big banks has dealt a blow to its customers, cutting rates on its savings products for the second time this year.

Gerard Cockburn

Cashed upWhy your super balances is suddenly soaring

The Australian sharemarket keeps soaring to fresh record highs. What’s driving it, will it continue and what does it mean for your super?

Rebecca Le May

COVID reliefSuper cut extension a boost for retirees

The Morrison Government has unveiled a one-year extension to a scheme allowing senior Australians to slash the drawdown rates on their superannuation pensions.

Nick Bruining

Out of excusesPremiumNo ifs and buts: Why you need to start investing now

Don’t earn enough. Don’t have time. Don’t know how. Can’t afford to. They are all excuses. And they’re all bad. Whatever your excuse has been, the time to stop the bull is now.

Bruce Brammall

Costs add upPremiumPension loans good for some but may risk age care fund

The viagra-style boost to the Pension Loans Scheme in the Budget was sure to have grabbed the attention of many seniors. But like so many big nights out, beware the morning after.

Nick Bruining

Better dealsCBA puts $50m into one-stop app shop

New innovations developed for the Commonwealth Bank app are designed to give customers more bang for their buck.

Gerard Cockburn

‘Total overreach”Super Minister defends 'kill switch' power

Superannuation Minister Jane Hume has defended controversial proposed changes to what projects and initiatives industry funds can invest in.

Daniel McCulloch

Rules changePremiumSubbies to nannies: Do you now need to pay super?

Anyone who employs staff also needs to be across all the rules because breaches can land you with an expensive superannuation debt, that’s not tax deductible.

Nick Bruining

Digital salaryAussies willing to be paid partly in Bitcoin

In a bombshell survey, Australians have revealed a surprising new salary trend that experts say could be the norm within years.

Evin Priest

Expert advicePremiumHow to make your website stand out in a crowd

With more than 80 per cent of households shopping online since last year, how your website looks and functions can help your brand stand out. Here’s the top tips from the experts ...

Vanessa Croll

Life lessonsPremiumMums share home truths about kids and money

Eight mums across the country answered the question: “What has motherhood taught you about money?”

Rates hikeMajor bank‘s move bad news for homebuyers

Ultra-low home loans could be on the way out, with the nation’s biggest lender hiking rates for the second time.

Gerard Cockburn

Slow lanePremiumWA wages growth grinds to a crawl

The pay packets of workers on the east coast are growing much faster than they are in WA, which recorded the nation’s equal smallest rate of wage increases in the first three months of 2021.

Josh Zimmerman