Return to surplus with fastest improvement since end of WW2, cost of living help but structural deficits remain (albeit smaller). Key points The budget this year is expected to return to a surplus of $4b thanks to a continuing revenue windfall. Key measures include cost of living support, more spending on aged care and a …
Is it really possible to live within your means and still enjoy life? The answer is yes and with just a few important changes you can start spending less and lose the debt. From less than zero to savings hero Debt can be a really big drag on your finances and yet borrowing to buy …
Making sure you’re getting the best deal on insurance without missing out on the cover you need can feel like a minefield. Get to know where and how to buy. The low down on buying insurance There’s no two ways about it; insurance can be pretty dull. Reading through a product disclosure statement is unlikely …
When it comes to investing, there’s no one size fits all strategy that can assure success but there are some different investment styles that could help investors achieve their goals. Growth investing, value investing, momentum investing and dollar-cost averaging – these are some of the common buzzwords used to describe different kinds of investment styles …
Do you find yourself drowning in random receipts when EOFY comes around? Learn to lodge your tax return the easy way with these last minute and longer term tax hacks. Tax paperwork is something few of us take in our stride. In fact, the majority of people hand over much of this responsibility to someone …
The three biggest drains on our money are paying for housing, food and transport; and there’s no getting away from the fact that it is unlikely we can live without any of the ‘big three’. Here we look at some ways of how to save on these items. Saving on rent in the Big Smoke …
Choose investments that are right for you. When it comes to choosing an investment option when you join a super fund, there are several key questions you should ask yourself: Do I understand how asset classes work? What is my level of comfort with risk? What type of returns am I looking for? How long …
Saving money doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Some people are wired to save – for others it takes a bit more discipline; but developing good savings habits can do so much for both your financial wellbeing and your future security. Just like money compounds over time, so do our habits. The more we see progress, …
While there has not officially been any death duties in Australia for decades, they definitely still exist, albeit under another name – superannuation death benefit taxes. As superannuation assets and individual balances continue to grow, more and more Australian families will receive a rude shock after the death of a family member in the form …
Key points US regional bank failures have added to uncertainty about the investment outlook flowing from inflation and rate hikes. Specific issues with the failed banks and action to protect depositors may limit broader problems for US banks. The wider risks are high and its normal for problems like this after rapid rate hikes. Given …