Wealth

Inheriting a small fortune can be life-changing. But what if you’re on an age pension? Will you keep it? Here are the hacks you need to reduce your assets and still keep the payments coming.

How to inherit $300,000 and still keep hold of your pension

Inheriting a small fortune can be life-changing. But if you’re on an age pension, there’s a way you can keep both.

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Luxury superyacht Malia costs $2.1 million a week.

What does $2.1 million get you on a superyacht holiday?

Featuring a spa, pool, gym, Turkish hammam bath, massage rooms, a glass-edged infinity pool, and a glass-bottomed jacuzzi, this is what a week-long holiday on a 255-foot superyacht looks like.

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Why shouldn’t you be able to access a lump of your super to buy a first home BUT then pay it back to have the best of all worlds... a house and a good retirement?

The super fix that could get you owning a home sooner

DAVID KOCH: The answer to Australia’s housing affordability problem is a controversial debate, but there’s one idea that, if done properly, could be a game-changer.

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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has cut New Zealand's official cash rate to 5.25 per cent. (AP PHOTO)

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes the country is in recession, as it moves to cut the official cash rate to 5.25 per cent.

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Australia's biggest bank made a profit of almost $10 billion in the past financial year. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Massive CBA profit as more Aussies fall behind with repayments

Commonwealth Bank has reported a massive statutory profit for the year, as the number of Australians falling behind on loan repayments rises.

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Tax reform is needed to address Australia's rapidly widening gap in wealth, a think tank says.

Rich keep getting richer as average Aussies struggle

Ordinary Australians are struggling to make ends meet while the richest enjoy billions in tax breaks, a new report claims.

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Golden eggs in nest on dark vintage wooden background, golden easter eggs

How to safeguard your super stash in times of market mayhem

Last week’s market turmoil is a sober reminder that investors need to keep an eye on things, even if you’ve adopted a set-and-forget strategy, particularly in retirement.Here’s how you can protect your money.

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Your Money spoke to two highly experienced independent financial planners to build a top 10 list of the questions kids or others likely to administer an estate should ask. 

The 10 questions you MUST ask Mum & Dad before they’re gone

It’s the talk many families try to put off as long as possible but discussing one’s death with loved ones or those you trust can provide peace of mind, not least for those left behind. Here’s what to ask.

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RBA governor Michele Bullock telling us that the economy is still too hot. Will fresh economic markers due this week change that view?

The two economic markers that could prompt a rate cut

A couple of big announcements this week could give us the clearest indication yet of when interest rates might finally be cut.

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Rising transport costs have outpaced inflation in the year to June, auto industry research found.

New household headache as car costs outpace inflation

Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.

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Jim Chalmers probably wishes RBA Governor Michele Bullock wasn’t quite as independent as she is, writes Mark Riley.

How RBA is quickly becoming a thorn in Chalmers’ backside

The Federal Treasurer has been referring to the RBA as ‘independent’ for the past few years, but it’s a moniker that is making his life increasingly difficult.

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The RBA isn’t going to hand out an interest cut any time soon. It’s up to borrowers to get their own.

Four ways to hack your home loan and cut your rates

DAVID KOCH: The RBA isn’t going to hand out an interest cut any time soon. It’s up to borrowers to get their own.

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Butler’s Budget Busters: The garden hack for BIG savings

Butler’s Budget Busters: The garden hack for BIG savings

In this week’s Budget Busters segment, Graeme Butler discusses ‘the simple weekend project that could provide you with savings for years’ — and it starts in your garden.

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The Reserve Bank says it could be six months before an interest rate cut. Here’s why many expect it will be much sooner.

Five reasons why RBA could cut rates sooner than six months

The Reserve Bank says it could be six months before an interest rate cut. Here’s why many expect it will be much sooner.

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Taxpayers have been urged to get organised early and start thinking about what work-related expenses they may want to claim next near.

The one thing you should start doing now before lodging next year’s tax return

While it may seem too early to start thinking so far ahead, an ATO top dog suggests otherwise.

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