Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recently calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Those …
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Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails
Background There’s a rise in criminals calling, emailing or messaging people and pretending to be from the bank so that …
How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market
Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options …
Super tax shake up
Superannuation tax rules are changing again and there are implications for those with very large balances as well as those …
Working on your career could be your best money move
If you are trying to get ahead financially, it can sometimes feel harder than it should be. You budget, you …
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the …
Are downsizer contributions losing steam?
Tax Office data shows fewer people used its super scheme in 2024-25 Introduced in 2018, the home downsizer scheme allows …
ASIC warns investors on pump and dump scammers
How investors are being duped by unscrupulous operators In late December the Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued a warning …