Wealth

Australians are putting their social lives on hold, postponing holidays and delaying big life events in a “cost-of-lifestyle lockdown”. 
Opinion
David Koch

Why Aussies are going into ‘cost-of-lifestyle lockdown’

DAVID KOCH: Many Australians are adopting a lockdown budget, similar to that imposed on us during the pandemic. Here’s why.

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Centrelink has issued an important warning to recipients about their payments.
Wealth
Dominique Tassell

Centrelink warning to thousands over possible change to payments

‘We may adjust or stop your payment or concession card.’

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Retirement villages are great for end-of-life living, but they’re not investments. Here’s everything you need to know about how you can get stung.
Wealth
Nick Bruining

Beware the massive exit fees in retirement village living

A retirement village allows you to enjoy the amenities and company of others in a similar age group. However, it is not a real estate investment. Here’s how you can get stung.

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NAB has become the first of the big four banks to cut fixed-term interest rates this year.
Australia
Ailish Delaney

Big four bank shocks with ‘aggressive’ interest rate cut

The shock rate cut has been described as a ‘game-changer’ that could finally offer much-needed relief. However, experts are urging consumers to use caution before making any decisions.

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Renters are turning into buyers with the rental market remaining tight.
Wealth
William Ton

Renters flooding to buy first homes as prices soar

Renters across the nation face big hikes despite varied conditions, which is leading to many biting the bullet and buying their first home.

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There’s a lot that goes into a full financial plan and knowing the short cuts can make a big difference to avoid a mistake that could jeopardise your retirement plan. Here’s how the advice system works.
Wealth
Nick Bruining

What you need to know before signing up for financial advice

There’s a lot that goes into a full financial plan and knowing the short cuts can make a big difference to avoid a mistake that could jeopardise your retirement plan. Here’s how the advice system works.

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So you’ve decided you need a financial adviser to grow and protect your hard-earned savings. But how do you find a diamond among a field of potential lemons? This step-by-step guide is a must read ...
Wealth
Nick Bruining

Step-by-step guide to finding & picking a financial adviser

So you’ve decided you need a financial adviser to grow and protect your hard-earned savings. But how do you find a diamond among a field of potential lemons? This step-by-step guide is a must read ...

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Just like a jogger choosing their route for a morning run, navigating an investment path to limit the headwinds can make your journey a lot more enjoyable.
Wealth
Christian Golding

How to navigate the market’s winds of change

Just like a jogger choosing their route for a morning run, navigating an investment path to limit the headwinds can make your journey a lot more enjoyable.

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One powerful group of financial experts has recommended counting pensioners’ homes in Centrelink age pension means testing to help make housing more available for battling younger Australians.
Wealth
Neale Prior

Could days of excluding home from age pension test be over?

A powerful group of financial experts has recommended counting pensioners’ homes in Centrelink age pension means testing. Here’s why.

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Increases to the superannuation guarantee will leave workers better off by thousands of dollars when they retire. File image.
Australia
Ailish Delaney

Why some Australians are set for a $21,000 cash boost

‘This will make a meaningful difference for millions of Australians.’

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Video
A global tech outage affecting travel and businesses saw stocks tumble on Wall Street.
World
Staff Writers

CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE: Wall St takes massive hit as tech stocks fall

US stocks took a massive downturn on opening after a global cyber outage that disrupted businesses and travel worldwide.

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ANZ has seen its shares hit a 52-week high despite an investigation into its bond trades. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Wealth

Major Aussie bank hits huge share high despite investigation

One of Australia’s Big Four banks has seen its shares hit a 52-week high despite an investigation into its bond trades.

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A reverse-cycle air conditioner is one-third the cost of gas and one-fifth the cost of an electric heater.
Property
Melissa Kehagias

Expert tips to smash soaring heating bills and stay warm

With winter in full swing and electricity bills skyrocketing, experts say there are plenty of ways to drive down what you pay.

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David Koch reveals his advice on how to ride the share market and win.
Opinion
David Koch

How to ride the share market wave and win

DAVID KOCH: Investing in the share market can be terrifying at first. But follow these simple rules and you could be onto a winner.

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More than 70 per cent of Gen Zers in the US invest in stocks, making it their preferred investment asset.
Wealth
CNBC

Gen Zers are opting for astrology to pick stocks

More than 70 per cent of Gen Zers — those born between 1997 and 2012 — in the US invest in stocks, making it their preferred investment asset

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