Wealth

The economies of scale from being in a couple don’t just help when it comes to travelling. With the number of one-person households on the rise, the ‘singles tax’ is staring to hurt, particularly solo parents.

The RBA has finally cut interest rates and now is the time to hassle your bank for a better home loan deal. And there’s one magic number they want to hear that could get you a cracking new rate.

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has scotched suggestions that this week’s interest rate cut was a “lay-down misere” as a result of Government pressure.

The Reserve Bank has delivered the slightest of reprieves of homeowners but sent a clear warning that this is not going to be the start of a strong cutting cycle.

According to the collective wisdom of Australia’s economists, a rate cut on Tuesday is already a done deal. But there are compelling reasons why holding out for a few more weeks might be the right way forward.

With the cost of rent so high, some retirees are pooling resources and moving in together to share the burden. But there’s a danger Centrelink can — and will — treat you as a couple and cut your pensions.

As someone who has experienced the home care system through my mum, I have first-hand knowledge of the pros and cons of how it operates. Here’s what happened to us . . .

DEBTMAN: It’s been 13 years since the Reserve Bank cut interest rates after a hiking cycle. For many homeowners, it will be their first. So, what should they do if rates come down on Tuesday?

Diet changes after cancer treatment led her to become the creator of a company that sells vegan, gluten-free and allergen-free refrigerated cookie dough in 35,000 grocery stores.

The ‘extremely embarrassed’ woman is now relying on friends to put a roof over her head.

Q+A: ‘My dad has dementia. He lives by himself in his own home, worth about $850,000. It seems unfair he’d potentially need to give all that to get a place in a home.Should I put the house in my name?’

Experts say Gen Z and millennials are at risk of future hardship due to a glaring oversight.

Q+A: The age at which you can access savings stashed away in your super fund might surprise you. But just because you can break the piggy bank sooner rather than later doesn’t mean you should. Unless ...

Despite a recent slide, Apple’s stock has delivered a solid return over the past 12 months, underscoring its status as one of the US market’s steadier performers.

NICK BRUINING: Don’t expect any special superannuation concessions for Australian citizens overseas, even if it is on a permanent basis.