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[VIDEO] Getting your super started
21 July
It is important to start growing and actively managing your super as early as possible for your retirement. For most people, super begins when you start work and your employer starts paying super for you. If you’re a contractor or a...[Read More]
Thinking about self-managed super?
27 January
(ATO) If you set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you’re in charge – you make the investment decisions for the fund and you’re held responsible for complying with the super and tax laws. It’s a major financial decision...[Read More]
Choosing a super fund is like picking your perfect match [VIDEO]
29 January
MoneySmart (ASIC) Choosing a super fund is a bit like dating. Pick the right fund and you’ll be set for a long, happy and comfortable life when you retire. Set your sights on the wrong one and you’re in for a world of pain. Here’s...[Read More]
[VIDEO] 5 People around the world shared their take on living well
1 January
Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) What does living well mean to you in 2020? People around the world shared their take on living well in a 30-second video. Find out how five global citizens are planning for their best...[Read More]
Property investment
6 November
Video: Property spruikers’ seminars investigated MoneySmart (ASIC) Buying and managing an investment property Buying a property to rent out is a popular form of long-term investment in Australia. Houses and units are easier to understand than...[Read More]
Self-managed super fund (SMSF) Do-it-yourself super [VIDEO]
30 October
Video: SMSFs – You can’t do it all yourself SMSFs are often called ‘do-it-yourself funds’, but that isn’t really the case. Meet the people who you will have to work with or who can help you meet your obligations as an...[Read More]
Building an emergency fund for a rainy day [VIDEO]
30 October
Video: Building an emergency savings fund Financial counsellor, Kristen Hartnett from The Salvation Army Moneycare explains how you can build an emergency fund to help you cope with unexpected expenses when things go wrong. Money...[Read More]
Unauthorised and mistaken transactions [VIDEO]
9 October
Money Smart (ASIC) Mistakes on your bank account If there is an error on your bank account or credit card, the sooner you report it to the bank, the more likely it is you’ll get your money back. Here we explain what to do if you make a mistake...[Read More]
Cash rate call for October revealed [VIDEO]
2 October
Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist (AMP Capital) This afternoon, following its monthly board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the nation’s official cash rate for the...[Read More]
How bad will Trump’s trade war get? [VIDEO]
26 June
Dr Shane OliverHead of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist(AMP Capital) After the escalation in the US/China trade war last month, investors might be losing faith in the prospect of a negotiated solution. Trade risks have no...[Read More]
Tax return tips [VIDEO]
19 June
MoneySmart(ASIC) Getting tax right It’s tax time again so here’s our guide to what you can and can’t claim in your 2018 tax return, and tips to make lodging your tax on time a breeze. Records you’ll need to complete your tax...[Read More]
The Castle house sells for $40K at auction
26 July
Christopher Talbot(Australian Associated Press) They’ve gotta be dreamin’ – the house from cult Australian film The Castle has sold for seven times more than the reserve price. But this is not a house – it’s a...[Read More]