Wealth

January sees a number of increases to things that will directly affect our monthly expenses and for some, an increase in income support payments.

Students and carers to see increased support payments

January sees a number of increases to things that will directly affect our monthly expenses and for some, an increase in income support payments.

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Notwithstanding pre-election sweeteners, Australians face a number of challenges over the next few months.

The major changes set to hit your hip pocket in 2025

Without question, the greatest effect on investment returns will be what Donald Trump dishes out in the way of changes to the US economy. But 2025 will also see a suite of already-legislated changes kicking in.

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Your money habits trace back to your childhood.

Toxic money problems trace back to your childhood

Your relationship with money might seem random, but one expert says it offers clues about your childhood — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits.

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Elon Musk is on track to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a report from Informa Connect Academy.

Billionaire wealth surges to ‘unimaginable’ levels

Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, as the world’s richest people increasingly benefited from inheritance and powerful connections, according to Oxfam’s latest annual inequality report.

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There will be at least five trillionaires worldwide within a decade, a report predicts.

Wealth of billionaires growing ever faster as more go hungry

A new report has revealed the gobsmacking amount a single billionaire increases their wealth by, on average, every day.

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The Bank of Queensland is closing 16 branches in February.

Bank shocks customers with branch closures across Australia

A major bank has made the ‘difficult decision’ to close a string of branches across the country, further increasing the challenge for Aussies to access a bank in person.

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A report has called for the federal government to enable retirees to buy a lifetime pension.

Radical proposal for lifetime superannuation pensions

‘Massive inheritance scheme’: A report has called for retirees to be able to buy a lifetime pension from the federal government to boost their super balance.

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The ASX outperformed the property market for investor returns during 2024. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Property dominates wealth, but stocks deliver safer returns

Investors might start looking outside of the property market where most of Australia's wealth is held, as returns for another sector outstrip housing.

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As the new year begins, here’s how to overcome the paralysis that prevents hundreds of thousands of Australians from getting in control of their finances.

The costly financial mistake everyone under 30 is making

If you made a New Year’s resolution to get richer, here are the simple steps to get you there.

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Russell Crowe and Souths coach Wayne Bennett in 2019.

Russell Crowe says Souths NRL reports are “bulls***’

Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe says reports he is looking to offload his stake in the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL franchise are ‘bulls***’.

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With funds taking a long-term focus to meet their objectives over the market cycle, investors needed to ‘understand their ability and willingness to take risk’.

Super advice for risk-takers amid share market boom

Growth-focused superannuation funds are set to post returns averaging about 14 per cent for 2024 thanks to a bumper year for share markets in Australia and overseas.

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Power prices in 2024 remain higher than prices before the market volatility in 2022, the ACCC says.

Power bills: Consumer watchdog issues advice for households in 2025

The consumer watchdog has issued advice for households hoping to shave dollars off their power bills in 2025.

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Your money habits trace back to your childhood.

Toxic money problems trace back to your childhood

Your relationship with money might seem random, but one expert says it offers clues about your childhood — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits.

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Australians are running the risk of leaving thousands of dollars on the table in the form of unclaimed private health insurance extras.

Millions of Australians have just days to claim up to $1750

Australians are running the risk of leaving thousands of dollars of benefits on the table when the calendar ticks over to 2025.

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Here’s everything you need to know to figure out if your super fund is worth its weight in gold.

How to figure out if your super fund is performing well

Bombarded by quirky and colourful ads, it’s easy to think the grass is greener on the other side of the super fence. But before you switch, here’s the proper way to put a fund’s performance to the test.

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