My Money
Don’t miss the great lake
The great Lake Eyre show of 2011 looks like going on for a long time yet.
How car sharing can save you money
Car sharing is popping up in Australian cities and spreading from the inner city out to the suburbs.
Should Australia follow New Zealand in increasing the GST?
The Coalition has floated the possibility of increasing the GST, following the 5% hike by New Zealand, but will we see a change in the near future?
How the dates of tax changes affect you
It is important to understand which of the tax and social security changes announced in the latest federal budget apply in 2011-12 and which don't.
How to boost your tax refund with these two concessions
With June 30 almost upon us, it makes sense to check whether you can take last-minute action to boost what you get back from two key tax concessions.
Why my little sister doesn’t bother saving money
My little sister doesn't save, based on Mayan end-of-world predictions for 2012. Fair enough, but why not put some aside for an end-of-days blowout?
How to send money overseas
Your 20-year-old is backpacking through Europe and needs extra cash pronto - just one possible reason you may have to send money overseas.
Alpha Flight Guru
Imagine if there were websites that chased last-minute discounted premium-class airfares. The good news is that such websites do exist, Alpha Flight Guru being one of them.
Will interest rates rise?
Expect the official cash rate, currently 2.5%, to have increased to 3% by year's end.
More Aussies are now eligible for a part pension
Self-funded retirees who have been borderline candidates for government assistance may now be eligible for a part pension, but there is a catch.
