Saving not splurging: One in three plan to stash a tax refund
In these uncertain times, it's no surprise Australians aren't in the mood for splurging this tax season. But there are ways to get more mileage from this year's tax refund than depositing the money in a savings account.
Bitcoin versus shares
Investment watchdog ASIC has made a shout-out to the investment industry . It's gathering ideas on how exchange traded products like listed investment companies, and even unlisted managed funds, can give investors exposure to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin while still providing a well-managed investment.
No plans to retire? Don't bank on it
A new study by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) shows that Australians are working for longer - often out of personal choice.
Time to rethink saving for a first home
The days of buying a first home as a 20-something could be over. Today's first home buyers are likely to be closer to age 40 than 20, and it has the potential to radically change the way Australians save a first home deposit.
Tiresome tips: The savings advice we love to hate
We all know saving is good for our financial health. But when it comes to saving money, some pieces of advice are better left unsaid.
Six out of ten don't have a savings plan
Recent surveys show that six out of ten millennials don't have a regular savings plan. A worrisome one in ten are living pay cheque to pay cheque.
Change coming for debt vultures
Debt management firms are now required to hold a credit licence. Thank goodness.
Time for a portfolio health check
The end of the financial year can be a good time to review your portfolio. Asset markets don't stand still for long, and you could find your investment mix no longer reflects your appetite for risk.
Buying a home with a tiny deposit brings risks of its own
The latest Federal Budget has delivered good news for first home buyers and single parents planning to buy a home of their own. But the initiatives could do with a 'buyer beware' warning.
FOMO sees first home buyers battle unexpected costs
It's been an exceptional few months in the property market. In February, values rose 2.1% nationally - the biggest monthly jump since 2003. March saw a 2.8% uptick, the fastest climb in 32 years. Thankfully, price growth for April settled down to 1.8%.
$900 million in savings up for grabs on power bills
As the mercury falls, now's the time to turn up the heat on electricity bills
Putting all your eggs in one basket is a risky game
When it comes to investing, Australians are pretty conservative. Just over one in four of us invest directly in shares. This may seem high, but it's modest on a global scale.
1 in 3 Australians lose money to crooks
Over the past 12 months, scams have cost Australians $201 million. In the first three months of 2021 alone, crims fleeced their victims out of $63 million.
When it's gambling, not investing
Consumer protection is not a bad thing when it comes to investing.
Scammers take advantage of COVID
We don't just need to protect our physical health during COVID. Our financial wellbeing could also be at stake as scammers try to profit from the pandemic.
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