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Why I can’t understand how stocktale sales still exist

Taking inventory was necessary 30 years ago, but surely computerised stock records mean stocktake sales should be redundant.

How you can take advantage of low interest rates

How are you taking advantage of these low interest rates? If you're a variable-rate mortgage holder, you can do nothing and you will continue to save.

Your rights when renovations go wrong

I recently had renovations done on my home and found a number of defects. Is my builder obliged to remedy them?

Why the corporate world needs more whistleblowers

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently said that due to budget cuts it will rely more on whistleblowers in the future.

Changes to the seniors health card

People who hold a Commonwealth seniors health card will now be able to spend up to 19 weeks overseas before their card is cancelled.

Super: How to turn a tax liability into savings

Savvy employees can turn what would have been a tax liability into extra savings through salary sacrifice.

Scammers are after your carbon tax refund

With carbon tax refunds in the news so often, scammers have jumped on their phones to try their luck.

Four things to see and do in Melbourne

Eat, catch a show, and check out the Phillip Island penguin colony. There is no shortage of things to see and do in Melbourne.

How to foil phone scammers

Scammers are quick to pick up on an opportunity: they watch for news items and issues that are likely to lodge in the memories of potential victims.

Understanding the medical expenses tax offset

The Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset allows taxpayers to offset the cost of substantial out-of-pocket medical expenses against their taxable income.
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