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‘Lost Aussies’ rejected by banks

THEY earn decent money and save responsibly, but millions of Australians are being rejected on loan applications, new research claims.

Safeguard your finances in a breakup

RELATIONSHIPS end from time to time, but emotional heartbreak does not need to mean financial loss too, David Koch writes.

First homebuyer help has arrived

ASPIRING homeowners can now pump extra money into their superannuation under the new First Home Super Saver Scheme.

Be savvy with your tax return

WHETHER your tax return is above or below the average, these are the smart ways to handle that extra cash.

Get better value health insurance

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HEALTH insurers are working harder to get consumers on the right policies and ensure they are not paying too much.

Bag a modern tax deduction

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SOME of the biggest tax deductions available to workers today did not exist just 10 years ago.

How to create junior investors

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MONEY skills are taught to children by many parents and the next step — investing — doesn’t have to be daunting.

Youth self-sabotage borrowing chances

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EASY personal credit is causing problems for young adults, who are trashing their credit files and damaging their chances of borrowing money later.

The earth has moved for super

AS the largest collection of rule changes in a decade shook the superannuation sector last week, most Australians were busy ignoring them.

Renovators splurge billions ‘going green’

AUSSIE homeowners are spending close to $9 billion a year on renovations with a growing chunk of that money going into energy efficiency.

Kochie’s midyear financial review

HOW are you finances tracking so far in 2017? David and Libby Koch run their eye over your money in their midyear investment review.

Make a super start to 2017-18

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A FRESH bunch of superannuation rule changes came into force on July 1, opening some new opportunities for Australians to build bigger nest eggs.

How to beat the borrowing squeeze

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TOUGHER new lending restrictions have prompted warnings for borrowers to be extra careful when applying for a new mortgage or refinancing.

Pets pull on the purse strings

PET owners are spending a small fortune on their four-legged furry friends every month, a new report has found.

Get up to speed with NBN costs

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AUSTRALIA’S National Broadband Network rollout is in full swing, and households are being urged to try before they buy into a long-term contract.

Super cash grab waiting for you

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MILLIONS of dollars in retirement savings are slowly being clawed back by their rightful owners and it’s helping fatten our superannuation balances.

How to be a finance nerd

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NERDS now rule the world, and are banking billions of dollars because of their power, and now it’s time for the subgroup of finance nerds to step up.

Protect yourself with cash savings

ONLY one in two Australians have cash reserves tucked away to cope with an unexpected emergency.

Get money back when dining out

DINING out can be an expensive pastime but now many foodies are being rewarded simply for eating out.

Brains behind compound interest

THE power of compound interest has been harnessed by investors and great minds for decades, and can be used to help grow real estate wealth too.

Women better at money than men

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MEN are more likely than women to get a black mark on their credit file which can hinder their ability to get more credit.

Make your kindness count

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DONATIONS to charities are popular in late June in the hunt for tax deductions, and people who give are being urged to ensure that their generosity counts.

Kochie’s six big financial fears

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DAVID Koch reveals the six biggest financial fears that may be holding you back from making money, and how to conquer them.

Forget the house, it’s about the shares

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YOUNG Australian investors are ignoring their parents’ saving strategies and focusing on new technologies such as online investment platforms.

First home buyers, here’s help

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A SIGNIFICANT number of first home buyers don’t know what federal and state government help is available. Here’s what you need to know.

EOFY health insurance check up

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AUSTRALIANS who have entered their 30s need to pay extra attention before June 30 or they could end up costing themselves big.

Investors should check their insurance

MORE than two million Australians own an investment property but almost half of those landlords don’t have the right insurance, new research reveals.

How to claim money working from home

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AS millions of Australians bring their work home, it’s creating opportunities for handy tax deductions — and now is the time to do it.

Jetsetters chase best currency deals

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THE winter months are a popular time for Australians to head overseas but they are being urged to organise their currency sooner rather than later.

Fight back against the Money Gods

THE Money Gods, like the mythical Greek Gods, can be cruel, so you’ll need a battle plan if your want to fight financial pressures.

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ATO scandal ATO staffer ‘published hacking guide’

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ATO hit by fresh scandal after staffer reveals how fraud investigators can bypass passwords and retrieve our data even when the phone is flat.

Exclusive ‘Lost Aussies’ rejected by banks

THEY earn decent money and save responsibly, but millions of Australians are being rejected on loan applications, new research claims.

Rich kids Insufferably rich kids flaunt cash

Rich Kids of Saudi Arabia flaunt their welath

LUXURY cars, wads of cash, exotic animals as pets and gold-plated everything. These are the Rich Kids of Saudi Arabia.

Savings hack Mental glitch costing you heaps

THIS mental glitch could be costing you thousands, and experts say it’s programmed into human brains — but you can change it.

Smartcard woes Is this already the end of the Opal card?

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WE WAITED forever for it and after only four years in operation, the Opal card may already be on the way out. But, don’t worry, that could be a good thing.

Dollar diary When I tracked my spending for a week

Ash Austen kept a spending diary and it was scary

“SPENDING $33 on coffees isn’t so bad, right?” A woman kept track of every dollar she spent for a week, and the results were scary.

Suicide mission Taxpayers give terrorist $11m

AN AL-Qaeda terrorist who killed a US soldier in Afghanistan has been handed an $11 million payout from taxpayers.

Tax time 2017 Bag a modern tax deduction

SOME of the biggest tax deductions available to workers today did not exist just 10 years ago.

Children’s money How to create junior investors

MONEY skills are taught to children by many parents and the next step — investing — doesn’t have to be daunting.

Lending concerns Youth self-sabotage borrowing chances

EASY personal credit is causing problems for young adults, who are trashing their credit files and damaging their chances of borrowing money later.

Exclusive Why I’m fighting a bank for $100m

THIS woman wanted an investment property but ended up having her finances devastated. Now she’s leading a $100m class action against the bank responsible.

Cost control Renovators splurge billions ‘going green’

AUSSIE homeowners are spending close to $9 billion a year on renovations with a growing chunk of that money going into energy efficiency.

Exclusive Millennials bleeding parents dry

HALF of Australia’s Generation Ys are borrowing money from their parents after they turn 18 — and not only for big ticket items such as cars and houses.

Professional gambler Fraudster guilty of fleecing $2 million

A SUBURBAN accountant who stole more than $2 million from trusting clients, including Underbelly actor Les Hill — and threw their money away in a gambling syndicate.