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Money is one of those hidden awkward, murky areas of love. So, when’s the best time to discuss money in a new relationship? Research from financial institution ING showed that one in five Australians keep financial secrets from their partner. Which isn’t surprising – I don’t know of any relationship which is completely transparent about… Read more »
Over the next couple of weeks Australians who are invested in our big listed companies (or through their super funds) are going to get a lesson in the power of dividends. Most investors just look at the share price movements of their stocks and tend to forget about the twice-yearly dividend distributions. Dividend payments are… Read more »
The tax considerations for investing in ETFs can be complicated. But if you want to stay on the right side of the ATO, you need to know them. The boom in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the sharemarket has attracted thousands of first time investors. If you’re one of them, the Australian Tax Office (ATO)… Read more »
When it comes to building wealth no amount is too small to start. Whether it’s $1000, $100 or even $50, every single dollar can be put to good use to grow your wealth. It doesn’t seem much but investing a small amount on a regular basis is the key to wealth. You’ll be stunned at… Read more »
If you’re one of the increasing number of Aussies who want to start a side hustle, how do you get it off the ground and, just as importantly keep it going? How is this for a sign of the times? A record 6.5 per cent of Aussie workers have a second job. That’s 850,000 people.… Read more »
Just when you thought the banks couldn’t get any stingier, they are. Savings interest rates have been reduced again. Australia’s biggest bank, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), has cut its savings rates by up to 0.07 per cent. The Reserve Bank hasn’t changed official interest rates since November last year, but the CBA (and the other big… Read more »
It’s not the amount of pocket money that matters, but the way it’s used. A few pocket money rules now will teach kids money lessons they will benefit from forever. Financial knowledge is the true value of pocket money. We followed these rules for own children and now we implement them for our grandchildren. Thankfully their parents… Read more »
Each year your superannuation statement is one of the most important bits of paper you’ll receive. Here’s our jargon-free guide to help you read your super statement to ensure your fund is delivering what you need. The average Australian is among the richest in the world. Why? Because of the value of their home and… Read more »
If you think you can cheat the tax office, don’t even think about it. You can’t, and it will be just a matter of time before you’re caught. The tactics and resources the ATO has at its disposal are quite extraordinary. Each year, the ATO contacts around two million taxpayers about their individual returns. This… Read more »
Private health insurance premiums rose an average of 2.74 per cent this April year. Ouch. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting a good deal. It was the lowest increase by the sector in years, but still well above inflation (which in the month following the health insurance hike sat at less than one per… Read more »
