Written and accurate as at: Apr 14, 2025 Current Stats & Facts Many tax deductions are obvious and well known, but there are plenty that fly under people’s radar. Next time you're preparing your tax return, make sure you're not missing out on vital dollars back in...
Written and accurate as at: Mar 26, 2025 Current Stats & Facts Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2025-26 Federal Budget on Tuesday March 25 2025, the last before Labor heads to the polls. As expected, the era of budget surpluses has come to an end,...
Written and accurate as at: Feb 12, 2025 Current Stats & Facts By Vanessa Stoykov When interest rates drop, it often sparks excitement, as people start thinking about lower repayments, cheaper loans, and extra cash flow. While it’s tempting to pocket the savings and treat yourself, a drop...
Written and accurate as at: Jan 13, 2025 Current Stats & Facts There’s no telling how the market will perform in a given year. While many investors like to consider themselves expert prognosticators, the market operates according to whims that are difficult to accurately predict. But all the...
Written and accurate as at: Dec 13, 2024 Current Stats & Facts It’s common for older Australians to feel anxious about running out of money. After all, you’re particularly vulnerable to shocks as a retiree because the pool of money you’re drawing from isn’t benefiting from regular...
Written and accurate as at: Nov 14, 2024 Current Stats & Facts Just as companies monitor the net flow of cash to ensure bills are paid, profits remain high, and investment opportunities aren’t missed, individuals that track and categorise their spending often find they’re better equipped to...
Written and accurate as at: Oct 14, 2024 Current Stats & Facts As you or your parents grow older and the realisation that some form of aged care may be needed starts to set in, it’s easy to find yourself worrying about the cost. After all, such...
Written and accurate as at: Sep 13, 2024 Current Stats & Facts Retirement often forces people to put their spending habits under the microscope in ways that they didn’t during their working years. While you might find that you’re not spending as much in some areas, there’s...
Written and accurate as at: Aug 14, 2024 Current Stats & Facts According to ABS figures, the average household debt has quadrupled over the last 18 years, jumping from $62,000 in 2003-04 to $242,000 in 2021-22. This has worrying implications for older Australians, many of whom are...
Written and accurate as at: Jul 12, 2024 Current Stats & Facts First announced in 2018 — and given a major facelift by the Albanese Government — the stage 3 tax cuts have finally come into effect. Coming at a time when many Australians are still struggling...
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