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Trump just made this guy $100k
BRISBANE man Matthew Klan is $100,000 richer thanks to Donald Trump. He’s going to buy his girlfriend a ring.
Young Aussies’ huge debt problem
WHATEVER you think about smashed avocado, there’s a scary dilemma facing Gen Ys who want to own their own homes.
Being tight won’t help you save $3000
AUSTRALIANS are a nation of “misguided” savers who pinch pennies in all the wrong places, a new study has found.
Lotto winner reveals how life will change
A WOMAN who is the latest winner of Lotto’s Set for Life knew instantly what chore she would axe, now she could look forward to $20,000 a month over 20 years.
Smarter smartphone options
SMARTPHONE customers getting slugged by the high-cost of running premium devices on expensive plans are getting more choice than ever to help cull their costs.
Trump just made this guy $100k
BRISBANE man Matthew Klan is $100,000 richer thanks to Donald Trump. He’s going to buy his girlfriend a ring.
Why family budgets are at breaking point
DESPITE householders making substantially fewer home insurance claims, the cost of building insurance has doubled and families are struggling.
Young Aussies’ huge debt problem
WHATEVER you think about smashed avocado, there’s a scary dilemma facing Gen Ys who want to own their own homes.
When it’s best to buy in bulk
BUYING in bulk brings big discounts for grocery shoppers, and people prepared to look beyond the supermarket can also pocket significant savings.
Own a little slice of Westfield
SKY-HIGH housing prices are prompting Australians to invest their money in lots of other types of property.
Gen Y investing more than X and Boomers
NOT all members of Generation Y are spending their money on smashed avocado toast. Many are investing in property - and there’s a very good reason why.
Beware of these scary money moves
BAD money decisions can give you a bigger financial fright than the scariest Halloween horror movie.
Keeping a financial eye on politics
IT’S a small world after all, which is why economists say thrifty Australians should keep an eye on politics when making financial decisions.
Proof that growth stocks are overrated
THEY call them ‘growth stocks’ — companies with the potential for higher future returns than they give today — but they may not be all they’re cracked up to be.
What boomers can learn from milennials
THE generation gap can be huge but when it comes to learning about money there is a lot that youngsters can teach older people, say David and Libby Koch.
Will you have enough super?
SUPER fund balances need significant fattening to catch up to the amount required to deliver a comfortable lifestyle come retirement.
Skip feeling that credit card pain
CREDIT card customers are continuing to get gouged by exorbitant rates despite a small dip to the average card rate in the past year.
Secret weapon against school costs
PARENTS’ budgets are being squeezed by the rising costs of education, forcing many to employ a strategy that one finance expert described as a ‘dirty little secret’.
How to discuss money with friends
IT’S still a taboo topic for many, but there are smart ways to broach money matters in conversation with friends.
Why funeral bonds are suddenly popular
THERE’S been a huge spike in the number of people investing in funeral bonds, and the trend is set to increase in the next couple of months. Here’s why.
Australia’s own Wolf of Wall Street
ASHLEY Howard is Australia’s very own Wolf of Wall Street. He was a very successful financial adviser who lived a life of luxury. He was also a liar.
Is your partner a financial cheat?
IT’S that feeling in your gut, that intuition that something isn’t right financially. David and Libby Koch show you what do to next.
Keeping a financial eye on politics
IT’S a small world after all, which is why economists say thrifty Australians should keep an eye on politics when making financial decisions.
Final countdown to avoid a tax hit
TAX returns must be lodged a week from today — but fear not, procrastinators; changes to the MyTax tool mean many people can complete their forms within 15 minutes.
Super laws welcome but half-baked
CHANGES to superannuation rules that were announced in the May Budget have been introduced in federal Parliament.
Nelly fans’ clever plot to clear his debt
NELLY is apparently millions of dollars in debt. But fans have created an ingenious movement to help out the impoverished rapper.
ATO reveals dodgiest deductions
TEMPTED to claim some questionable deductions on your tax return this year? You might want to rethink that strategy.
Our ten-minute tax returns
TAXPAYERS are slashing the time they take to do their tax online this year, but are being urged to make sure they claim everything they’re entitled to.
Seniors set to be super flexible
PLANNED changes to superannuation rules should make it easier for older Australians to put money away for a tax-free retirement.