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MoneyPremium‘Never seen anything like it’ price rise

Australians are set to be slapped with “unprecedented” rate rises from energy companies amid high cost of living pressures.

Daniela Pizzirani

‘Could be you’VideoCommentsMystery winners to split $80m Powerball jackpot

Two lucky lotto winners, who are yet to be identified, will share the mammoth $80 million Powerball lottery jackpot.

Holly Hales

EnvironmentPremium‘Turmoil’: Flood victim’s party plea

A flood victim has pushed back at both major parties for their lack of climate policy as the state and federal governments continue to fund the clean-up.

Daniela Pizzirani

MoneyPremiumMoney habit women are better at than men

When it comes to personal finances, women trump men in this one area, according to new research by a major bank on Aussie habits.

Melissa Iaria

MARKET MAYDAYPremiumSuper funds in the red for 2021-22 unless shares recover

Growth-focused superannuation funds could be lucky to break even this financial year unless there is a recovery in share markets over the next six weeks.

Neale Prior

ShortagesPremiumReal reason Woolies shelves are bare

Goods are missing from Woolworths shelves, meaning customers are missing out on their usual products. This is why.

Hamish Spence

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opinion
Kate EmeryCommentsPremium
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Govts need to stop trying to break open our super nest eggs

Please, oh, please, will successive governments stop trying to convince us to crack into the savings that are supposed to allow us to enjoy our retirement in comfortable eccentricity.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

Cost of livingPremiumShock reality of living on $20.33 an hour

There is a shocking situation for people working full-time on the minimum wage in Australia, new analysis shows.

Ashleigh Gleeson

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opinion
‘Planning disaster’CommentsPremium
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ScoMo’s super housing policy desperate pitch of dying regime

It is sad when a party that claims to have a superior grasp of economics can come up with a policy that will have the opposite effect to what is supposedly intended and make life even harder for young Aussies.

Neale Prior

TaxCrypto gains in ATO crosshairs

Crypto assets will be a key focus of the ATO at tax time as the organisation looks to crackdown on the mistakes Aussies are making.

Hamish Spence

Grizzly timesPremiumTime to head into cave for market winter

Time for anxious investors to prepare cave and then go into hiding ahead of tough winter for our markets, portfolios.

Nick Bruining

New worldCommentsPremiumRates rises prompt rethink on moving private Pommy pensions

Looming rate rises prompt rethink of exporting UK private pension schemes to Australia.

Nick Hart

HousingHow long it takes to save a house deposit

A fresh report has revealed the grim reality of how long it takes for Australian first home buyers to save for a deposit.

Daniela Pizzirani

CostsHow to avoid $100 power bill shock

Australians are likely to face a $100 power bill increase. Experts have weighed in on the best ways to cope with the price pain.

Daniela Pizzirani

Liquidation loomsCommentsLongley money man in new fight for business life

The besieged former financial adviser of basketball great Luc Longley is fighting to keep his flagship company afloat.

Neale Prior

TravelPremiumRetirees slugged $15k for $400 flights

Two retirees have revealed the shocking reason they were smacked with a $15,000 bill for $400 flights from a major Aussie airline.

Daniela Pizzirani

Housing crisisPremiumFamily’s shocking reality of rental crisis

A 20-year-old mother has been forced to live in a tent with her baby, husband and two-year-old after being priced out of Queensland’s rental market.

Madeleine Achenza

MoneyWoolies hits back after image sparks outrage

A Woolworths shopper has sparked outrage when she shared a video of the cost of eggs in her store – but the supermarket has hit back with the truth.

Hamish Spence

HousingPremiumWhat first-home buyers should know before voting

Prospective first-home buyers should be informed about the major parties’ housing plans before they vote on election day, an expert warns.

Owen Leonard

DebtmanCommentsPremiumDon’t bury your savings! Here’s where to stash extra cash

Rates on some term deposits are finally going up. Given it’s been a while, time for a refresher on where to hold your cash and what you need to know about interest rates rising.

Bruce Brammall

Access supportCommentsPremiumHow to help mum and dad as life gets a little harder

Here’s the five steps I took to help my 82-year-old mum — and 89-year-old dad — continue to live an independent life while he continues to care for her.

Fran Hughes

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opinion
‘Just no, Boomer’CommentsPremium
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Your sacrifices not a basis for lecturing young homebuyers

The great rate debate has divided the generations. But sacrifices are something that are best born with humility and are not a basis for lecturing young people living in a new world with different challenges.

Neale Prior

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opinion
Let’s do the mathCommentsPremium
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Numbers on ScoMo’s deeming rate promise just don’t add up

Last week’s declaration that the freezing of Centrelink deeming rates by the Federal Government would benefit more than 80,000 West Australian seniors by $1300 a year has this old scribe puzzled.

Nick Bruining

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumSome careful steps can ease pain of tax on estate

Some careful maneuvering to distribute the funds from your wife’s estate could help ease the tax burden at what is already a difficult time.

Nick Bruining