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The biggest unstated message from the intergenerational report released during the lull between lockdowns is that we will need more tax. Not now. At the moment it’s a matter of throwing everything we’ve got at getting on top of the COVID outbreaks and worrying about how to (and the extent to which we will need… Read more »
It can be tough to save for a home deposit, but it’s not impossible if you follow these five golden rules. We’ve always made big sacrifices for the security of owning our own home. So, the debate about whether buying property now is harder than it was in the past doesn’t really resonate with me.… Read more »
A recent survey found that 17.5 per cent of Australian households couldn’t raise $2000 in an emergency. The question is, could you? Booming shares, property and superannuation have lifted the wealth of average Australians, but not many of us are feeling it. Low wage growth has meant that we seem to be asset rich but… Read more »
Last year, around 4.2 million Australians claimed deductions for more than $3.9 billion in gifts and donations to charities and not-for-profits. Which is great news for charities, but possibly not such great news when it comes to donation tax deductions… Would you believe nearly two thirds of the charitable tax claims adjusted last year were… Read more »
Balancing the family budget is one of the toughest tasks for any household. So, finding and fixing financial leaks will make it so much easier. It’s the great Australian squeeze: prices keep going up but wages growth isn’t keeping pace. No matter how tight a ship you try to run, there always seems to be… Read more »
One in four Australians have been the victim of identity crime at some point in their lives. It’s a scary stat, and the threat of identity theft is something we all need to be vigilant about. You may not think someone would want to steal your identity, but you’d be wrong. Details such as your… Read more »
There are definitely some key property investment warning signs to keep an eye on. That said, I am a firm believer that when it comes to property investment there isn’t one single ‘right strategy’ that suits everyone. Choosing a successful strategy should come down to your attitude to risk, time availability, skill, and financial circumstances… Read more »
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia promising to keep official interest rates on hold until 2024, the rates we pay on some loans are already going up… and are expected to keep going up. In practice, we can already see that interest rates are rising. Australians have been enjoying home loan rates under two per… Read more »
From offering cash-back, merchandise or frequent flyer points, credit card rewards programs are a popular way banks entice people to sign up. But like any incentive program, you really need to crunch the numbers to see if they’re worth it. Here’s how. What do I need to spend? Rewards programs can be really worthwhile for… Read more »
Every weekday 12-1pm AEDT on Ausbiz I host The Call. During each program, we analyse 10 stocks suggested by viewers, which are reviewed by two sharemarket experts: buy hold or sell? I just love hosting this show and the experts we have on are just so knowledgeable. As a bit of fun, since 1 July… Read more »
