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The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday. But the second-best time? Today. About two-thirds of Australians retire earlier than they anticipated because

Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options for reform. Along with negative

When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the decision was driven by one

Tax Office data shows fewer people used its super scheme in 2024-25 Introduced in 2018, the home downsizer scheme allows eligible Australians aged 55 and

The start of 2026 has seen gold and silver surge to record highs. So what’s behind those surges and falls? And what should everyday investors

There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recently calling on the Australian government to reduce spending. Those calling for government cuts –

New research shows grief in aged care begins long before death, starting at the moment a loved one enters residential care. Families describe a long,

Lots of stores offer consumer leases that allow you to rent an item like a laptop, TV or fridge. How a consumer lease works A

After a natural disaster, you may be targeted by ‘storm’ or ‘disaster’ chasers. They might claim to offer you quicker, cheaper, or specialised repair services,

Setting up a lifetime income stream is one way to get regular payments in retirement. What is a lifetime income stream? A lifetime income stream