Money
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Hip pocket
The overlooked tool that can guarantee your retirement income
Retirees are often wary of annuities, also known as a lifetime or fixed-term pension. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Dominic Powell
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Opinion
Billionaires
Australia has more billionaires than ever. That’s nothing to celebrate
Marking a new high of ultra-wealthy individuals is one record we shouldn’t be cheering about.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
Should you DIY super? There are risks and rewards
Self-managed super funds allow you to pick exactly how your superannuation is invested – but they’re also a lot of work.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Consumer spending
Savers, rejoice: You can now get high rates without the hurdles
Savings accounts no longer require you to give up your firstborn to qualify for a high-interest rate.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hip pocket
These schemes could help you buy a house, but caveat emptor
Shared equity schemes allow home buyers to purchase with much smaller deposits, but come with restrictions and conditions.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
Want to pay less tax? This sacrifice could be worth making
Salary sacrificing is a concept that is still relatively poorly understood, meaning many could be missing out on potential tax benefits.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
When it comes to this insurance, it’s time for a healthy debate
More than half of us have private health insurance, but it’s not cheap. So, do you really need it? Here are a few things to consider.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Cash
Why the end of cash could be catastrophic for your kids
With more and more services going cashless, teaching our children good money habits is getting harder.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hip pocket
Let’s talk money, honey: How to have tricky finance chats
Navigating the financial side of a relationship can be daunting and awkward. Here are some tips for having those hard conversations with your partner.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Interest rates
Savers warned to be prepared as banks start cutting rates
Term deposit rates on their way down, but it is not too late to lock in a decent rate.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Money & relationships
The secret to generating long-term wealth? Staying married
There’s something that feels taboo about saying that marriage is a key driver behind a person’s long-term financial success. But the numbers don’t lie.
- by Victoria Devine