One-third of employees in one of Australia’s biggest workforces are being targeted by “super spruikers”, as the political firestorm over superannuation deepens.
Nathan Schmidt
While being a homeowner is a distinct advantage for those entering retirement, those non-homeowners fortunate to have some money stashed away don’t come off too badly.
Nick Bruining
Someone told you you’ll need more than $1m to live comfortably in retirement? Thanks to our generous pension system, that is not even remotely close to what you’ll really need. Here’s why ...
A single renter needs $340,000 in savings to retire modestly, more than three times a homeowner, as Perth rents hit $700 a week and super gets dragged deeper into the housing fight.
Ryan Johnson
Q+A: Can you get an automatic tax refund for your franking credits if you’re retired? Yes, but you’ll need to clear these hurdles first ...
WA has been revealed as a hub for tax dodgers, accounting for more than a quarter of Australian Tax Office prosecutions resulting from a major crackdown on the ‘shadow economy.’
Rhianna Mitchell
Perth motorists are staring down the barrel of $3 a litre for petrol at the same time hard-up consumers face another interest rate hike later this month.
Cheyanne Enciso and Caleb Runciman
A modest retirement is now rising almost 6 per cent a year, outpacing inflation, while renters need thousands more than homeowners and fuel costs have climbed again.
One in five supermarket shoppers say they are eating less fresh fruit and vegetables to save money, as rising household costs change what Australians put in their shopping trolleys.
A new report has shed light on how the various generations expect to live in retirement, with only a small percentage of millennials convinced they’ll own their own home as they head into their golden years.
Getting close to retirement and still paying off the mortgage? This hack allows you to use some of you super to help clear the debt while also making sure you can top up your nest egg.
DEBTMAN: Many people try to answer the question, “Can I afford to retire?” before they’ve worked out what retirement is actually going to look like. Numbers work better with a plan.
Bruce Brammall
Q+A: Worried about your share portfolio, the money you may make and the tax you’ll have to pay under new capital gains rules from next year? There are a few things to consider before you offload the lot.
Some investors are treating long-term portfolios like trading accounts, according to PhillipCapital boss Craig Semmens, who says constant checking can lead to costly decisions.
Pensioners have started receiving letters telling them that their expected pay rise will have been clipped or, in some cases, their pension reduced or cancelled altogether. Here’s how to reduce the impact.
The collapse of Sydney builder Bathla Group rings a warning bell for those investing in high income-paying investments, collectively called ‘private credit’ funds. Here’s how to check if your funds are at risk.
Trust plays a big part in taking a punt on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, especially when you’re bamboozled by all the technical jargon. Here’s how to make a start without losing your shirt ...
Sarah Wells
Q+A: The beauty of Australia’s welfare system means you can work and collect an age pension. But there’s a few things to consider first, including how the ATO works out your tax liability.
LGT Wealth Management is hunting Perth advisers and steering wealthy families offshore as its local team eyes rapid growth.
There’s a new era of consumer spending in Australia, where rising inflation and a property market slump is boosting budget brands and discount retailers. So, who’s doing it better than the rest?
Karen Leigh and Joe Flynn
DEBTMAN: The best time to see a financial adviser was probably a decade ago. The second-best time is today.
Q+A: The answer on how you will soon need to calculate capital gains tax on shares also raises a question on if you should take part in dividend re-investment plans. Hint: you shouldn’t, and here’s why.
Australians are promised $1.6 billion in surcharge savings but rewards cardholders with the big four bank face higher rates, fewer perks and weaker insurance. Here’s everything you’re about to lose ...
Setting things up so those you leave behind don’t have to deal with a ‘dog’s breakfast’ goes further than simply getting the documentation in place.
