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Tax deductions for cars rev up
TAXPAYERS are claiming larger work-related car expenses - but rule changes to be introduced this year are set to slow down many motorists.
When breaking up costs a bomb
BREAKING up can be expensive — especially when your ex sues you for $85,000 over those repairs he made to your apartment.
Aussies in $2 billion lotto frenzy
AMERICANS are losing their minds over a $2.15 billion Powerball prize. You can join them by buying tickets in the draw.
What new $5 note failed to fix
AS THE country complains over the new design on the $5 banknote, there’s one awkward piece of the puzzle that the Reserve Bank has failed to fix.
Three tips for getting a personal loan
PERSONAL loans are usually taken out to fund a new car, holiday, renovation or to pay the school fees. These are the key things to consider beforehand.
Earn rewards points for direct debits
YOUR credit card can be a powerful tool for convenience, collecting reward points and enjoying interest-free days, but use it wisely.
When breaking up costs a bomb
BREAKING up can be expensive — especially when your ex sues you for $85,000 over those repairs he made to your apartment.
Avoid costly health fund mistakes
HEALTH insurance is expensive and confusing. While there are limits to fixing the first problem, number two is more manageable. Here are some tips.
Save cash with this energy bill trick
SOARING gas and electricity costs in recent years have prompted consumers to become smarter about scoring themselves better deals.
How to make the right financial choices
WE are bombarded with financial choices every day and new investment products pop up regularly, so how do you pick the right place for your money?
Kochie’s guide to investing your cash
WITH official interest rates set at a record low where can you put your savings to earn a decent income return, or any return at all?
Cut the cost of money advice
FINANCIAL advice is not just for people with piles of money, and knowing what you need is key to not spending more than you should.
Frank is a retiree’s financial friend
SENIOR Australians can take advantage of tax laws and company dividends to give their income an extra boost.
Kochie’s crash course on share markets
WORLD stock markets have had a roller coaster ride so far this year. Here are five things you should learn from the volatility of the last three months.
Save cash with this energy bill trick
SOARING gas and electricity costs in recent years have prompted consumers to become smarter about scoring themselves better deals.
Put your kids to work these holidays
HERE are five pocket money rules you can put in place today to begin training your kids in money management.
How to pay off your home loan faster
THE nation’s top mortgage brokers reveal the secrets to home loan success.
Make a budget without deprivation
BY this time next month the federal treasurer will have delivered his first budget but there’s no reason for households to wait until then to tackle their own.
How to get better phone service
DISGRUNTLED telco customers hit by recent outages should not be afraid to switch providers — and there are times when it’s not that hard to jump ship.
Aussies in $2 billion lotto frenzy
AMERICANS are losing their minds over a $2.15 billion Powerball prize. You can join them by buying tickets in the draw.
Put your kids to work these holidays
HERE are five pocket money rules you can put in place today to begin training your kids in money management.
How to make the right financial choices
WE are bombarded with financial choices every day and new investment products pop up regularly, so how do you pick the right place for your money?
It’s raining, have a million dollars
YOU’D be singing in the rain too if you win a new lottery which will pay out up to a million dollars if you can correctly predict the weather.
Tax deductions for cars rev up
TAXPAYERS are claiming larger work-related car expenses - but rule changes to be introduced this year are set to slow down many motorists.
Law firm says operations are legal
THE Panamanian lawyer at the centre of a data leak scandal that has embarrassed world leaders has filed a complaint with state prosecutors.
Aussie motel’s odd link to leaks
A RUN-DOWN Sydney motel that charges by the half-day sits alongside the names of the world’s elite revealed in the Panama Papers.
Mysterious messages behind leak
HE’S never been seen in the flesh and only talks via encrypted messages. This is the source of the world’s biggest leak.
The photo Vladimir Putin will regret
A TOUCHING photo from the christening of Vladimir Putin’s daughter now connects him to the wrong person.
ATO sets sights on tax avoiders
SCOTT Morrison insists the ATO is cracking down on multinational tax avoidance as a massive leak shows how the world’s rich have been hiding their money.