My Money
Retirees torn between a comfortable lifestyle and preserving their nest egg
Low interest rates are hurting retirees trying to make their nest egg go the distance, and it raises the question, "What happens when the money runs out?"
The net worth reality check you desperately need
Some people may look and feel wealthy but they aren't looking at their net worth. That is when money trouble happens.
$30 million: the cost of bad financial advice
Bad financial advice results in $30 million compensation paid to poorly-advised clients.
How to get the tax man to buy you a car
The $20,000 asset write-off scheme for small businesses is set to end on June 30, so you have just three months to nab a tax bargain on a new or used vehicle.
Interest rate hikes signal the end of cheap money
NAB and Westpac have jacked up owner-occupier and investor home loan rates, and we can safely predict Commonwealth Bank and ANZ will follow suit. But there is one bright spot for borrowers.
How not to use your credit card online
Entering your credit card details when shopping online is always a risk and it's easy to become complacent. Here's how to keep your cards secure online.
Scam alert: some online bargains too good to be true
If you're shopping online and a deal seems too good to be true, it is probably a scam, warns the ACCC.
Why the ATO is checking your Facebook page
The tax office has taken to monitoring social media to find out who is going on holidays and who is paying a child's school fees as it tightens the net on seemingly wealthy Aussies who then cry poor at tax time.
The cost of staying with your childhood bank
Nearly 40% are still with the same bank they signed up with as a child. But when your Dollarmite days are over, how much is it costing you to stay?
Legit work deductions you’re missing out on
Aussies are paying $2148 a year for travel and $1548 a year for lunches. But they can claim it on tax, right?
