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Drivers find sneaky parking hack
MOTORISTS are shuffling cars to beat a hi-tech timed parking system in Melbourne’s east, which has pulled in millions of dollars in fines.
Regular unleaded petrol facing axe
AUSTRALIA’S most popular petrol would be phased out within two years under a plan being proposed by the Turnbull government.
‘They said I’m a fraud with Centrelink’
PEOPLE on the dole are being forced to pay back thousands of dollars of their welfare money from a suspected computer glitch.
How we escaped from enormous debt
LAUREN Greutman, J.D. Roth and Zina Kumok were buried in different kinds of debt. This is how three people changed their financial lives.
Drivers find sneaky parking hack
MOTORISTS are shuffling cars to beat a hi-tech timed parking system in Melbourne’s east, which has pulled in millions of dollars in fines.
Regular unleaded petrol facing axe
AUSTRALIA’S most popular petrol would be phased out within two years under a plan being proposed by the Turnbull government.
‘They said I’m a fraud with Centrelink’
PEOPLE on the dole are being forced to pay back thousands of dollars of their welfare money from a suspected computer glitch.
Big change coming to Boxing Day sales
SHOPPING centres can resemble a war zone on Boxing Day as bargain hunters collide, but record numbers are expected to score deals from home this year.
Get the longest interest-free card
A MAJORITY of credit cards have an interest-free period but they can vary far and wide which means consumers can get stung hard if they don’t pay attention.
Save $5000 a year on property
NEW property may be more expensive than old, but it comes with a number of tax benefits that can make it a more worthwhile investment.
Investment options that beat deposits
INTEREST rates on savings accounts and term deposits are at rock bottom, but some alternatives can provide a better yield.
‘Australia’s best’ brothel sells for millions
THE premises of a Sydney escort and massage service, which bills itself as “Australia’s best brothel”, has sold to a developer.
Property numbers you should know
INVESTING is a numbers game, especially for Aussies who are looking to sink their money into real estate.
Own a little slice of Westfield
SKY-HIGH housing prices are prompting Australians to invest their money in lots of other types of property.
Avoid doubling up on insurance
BUYING insurance for that rental car? You may not need it. Consumers are being warned not to fork out for policies for which they are already covered.
Aussies choose holidays over homes
THE Christmas break will not be enough for holiday hungry Australians, with travel plans trumping home ownership as a chief financial goal for many of us.
How we escaped from enormous debt
LAUREN Greutman, J.D. Roth and Zina Kumok were buried in different kinds of debt. This is how three people changed their financial lives.
Card limits hit hard at Christmas
INCREASING your credit limit or signing up for new plastic are tempting at this time of year — but experts warn shoppers to think twice before doing either.
Why it’s time to lock home loan rates
FLUCTUATIONS in both the fixed and variable home loan markets have prompted a spike in borrowers looking to lock in their interest rate.
‘I’m glad I spoke up about money’
JENNIFER Lawrence was paid $US20 million in her latest film. But she’s adamant she did the right thing speaking out about the issue.
Where you’re most likely to win the lotto
THEY say winning the Lotto is all about luck. But it could in fact, be all about location. The hot spots where you’re most likely to win have been revealed.
From school dunce to millionaire
AFTER failing his exams twice, Cham Tang stayed behind while all his friends went off to university. Now he runs a multimillion-dollar business.
‘Australia’s best’ brothel sells for millions
THE premises of a Sydney escort and massage service, which bills itself as “Australia’s best brothel”, has sold to a developer.
Tax Office web services down again
CRITICAL sections of the Tax Office website including MyTax remain down after primary and backup systems failed earlier this week.
Turnbull’s new besties — the Greens
MALCOLM Turnbull formed a united front with the Greens today to escape a humiliating backdown on backpacker tax.
Last minute decision saves tourism
A DEAL between the Australian Greens and the Government will resolve the deadlock over the backpacker tax.
Is it Australia’s worst taxpayer rip-off?
IT’S the ultimate waste of public money and people who benefit are usually rich enough to pay for the pleasure themselves.
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.
