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...
Written and accurate as at: Jun 07, 2024 Current Stats & Facts As the 2023-24 financial year winds down, many Australians are finding they have plenty of financial upkeep to do. Below, we run through some upcoming changes you should be aware of, as well as a few...
Written and accurate as at: May 08, 2024 Current Stats & Facts If a relative or loved one dies owing money, does it fall on their next of kin to cover any unpaid debts? Generally speaking, you won’t be called on to foot the bill for any...
Written and accurate as at: May 15, 2024 Current Stats & Facts Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2024-25 Federal Budget last night, forecasting a surplus of $9.3 billion this financial year. This is the second year in a row the Albanese Government has delivered a surplus,...
Written and accurate as at: Apr 12, 2024 Current Stats & Facts If you’ve given your child an early inheritance or a large sum to help buy a property, you might be wondering what would become of it if they were to split up with their partner....
Written and accurate as at: Mar 13, 2024 Current Stats & Facts Australians trying to break into the property market today face their fair share of challenges. Property prices have risen at a much quicker pace than incomes, and the high cost of living can make saving...
Written and accurate as at: Feb 14, 2024 Current Stats & Facts Important as it might be, many Australians quickly come to realise that it takes more than money to have a fulfilling retirement. Adjusting to your post-work years requires open-mindedness and a knack for dealing with...
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