Want to save an average of up to $400 on your annual energy bill? Australia's leading energy comparison website GoSwitch.com.au is making it even easier for Australian consumers to save money on their … [Read more...]
Women set to gain from boost to super funds
Women in part-time roles and low-income earners will be some of the first groups to gain from money generated by the new mining tax. Getting on top of personal and household finances is a box waiting … [Read more...]
Airline reward programs little more than pie in the sky
Consumer organisation CHOICE says that most economy travellers would be better off looking for cheaper airfares than using frequent flyer programs to earn flights or products. In a review of rewards … [Read more...]
Survey indicates women are ‘unprepared’ for retirement
Women are failing to adequately prepare for their financial future and may be exposing themselves to unnecessary risk, one survey has indicated. New research from an Australian bank has found that as … [Read more...]
The World’s Most Expensive Cities 2010
Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. The survey found that Luanda is three times as costly as the … [Read more...]
Increase in Baby Bonus and Family Tax Benefit from July 1
From 1 July 2010, the Baby Bonus, paid in 13 fortnightly instalments, will increase by more than $100 to $5,294 through indexation, benefiting around 270,000 parents of newborn babies. More than two … [Read more...]
Book Extract: The Eight Qualities of a Wealthy Woman by Suze Orman
This is an extract from the Australian Edition of 'Women & Money' by Suze Orman. A wealthy woman absolutely has money, but she also has happiness, courage, balance, and harmony. A wealthy woman … [Read more...]
What’s New in Tax for 2009
Tax time is a stressful time for many people and there are a number of changes in the 2009 tax return they will need to be aware of as they plan their 2009 tax return. H&R Block have prepared the … [Read more...]
End of Financial Tax Advice from CPA Australia: Seven Tax Sins
During these tough times, households and businesses should avoid the following tax sins to ensure money does not slip through their fingers, according to the nation’s leading accounting body, CPA … [Read more...]
Financial skills seminars for women
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and ANZ has announced a series of free financial skills seminars to be held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for women to help boost … [Read more...]
First Look at Choice Report on Finding Debt Relief in Australia
With so many Australian's facing redundancy due to the Global Economic Crisis and household debt at record highs, CHOICE - Australia's largest and most respected consumer organisation, investigated … [Read more...]
Keeping Yourself Sane and Your Kids Busy in the Easter School Holidays
As busy parents, we always have different ideas about school holidays from our kids. For grown-ups, holidays are about relaxing and taking time out and getting a much needed break. For the kids it’s a … [Read more...]
How to Afford a Husband or Any Other Live-In Lover by Justine Davies
Financial planner and blogger Justine Davies tackles everything you could possibly need to know about living in financial harmony with the one you love in her practical new book How to Afford a … [Read more...]
Why women need to think big when it comes to money
The majority of women think small when it comes to money, be it their salary, personal or family investments and or setting up or running their own business. What stops us thinking big? We are highly … [Read more...]
Top MySpace Cyber Bullying Safety Tips
MySpace Australia has launched new cyber bullying safety tips and announced a partnership with Girlfriend Magazine and Boost Mobile to promote a new online ‘Code of Conduct: ‘Untag, Block, Delete’’ to … [Read more...]
Don’t get ripped off this Christmas – tips to identify pirated material
At the height of Christmas shopping season, Music Industry Piracy Investigations (MIPI) and the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) urge consumers to be vigilant when buying music … [Read more...]
Save Money and Kilos this Christmas
Choosing the right foods can help keep a lid on the family budget and prevent excess weight gain this festive season, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). DAA spokesperson … [Read more...]
Money Magazine’s Best of the Best financial products
Money magazine has published it's 8th annual Best of the Best awards. Making or saving money in 2009 won’t be easy but it won’t be impossible either says Money Magazine, the nation’s leading … [Read more...]
New website for women who want to be more confident with money
New research released by ANZ reveals that talking about money is a taboo for women, with the overwhelming majority of Australian women (98%) saying that their money issues and concerns are off the … [Read more...]
Savings Tips for Hardened Spenders
We all complain about how hard it is to save. Like all habits, the spending habit is a tough one to kick, especially for the hardened spenders amongst us. The good news is that high interest savings … [Read more...]
The Truth about Money and Wealth with Dr John Demartini
With the recent events on Wall St, the prospect of economic uncertainty is foremost in the minds of many. Dr John F. Demartini, human behavioural specialist, philosopher and best selling author of … [Read more...]
Demand for financial counselling soars as cost of living climbs
Victoria’s largest network of financial counsellors has released new statistics showing an alarming surge in demand for services over the past 12 months to help manage debt, access housing and pay for … [Read more...]
Car Loans: Are you co-signed with an ex?
I’ve come across the following scenario quite a few times: "I’ve broken-up with my boyfriend and my problem is I co-signed on a car for him. I’ve asked him to take my name off the loan and get the … [Read more...]
How to Get Good Advice About Money
Australians sometimes need a hand with managing their money, and there are plenty of good sources of information and advice, according to the Financial Literacy Foundation. “Deciding how to handle … [Read more...]
Medicines and money: saving the family budget without compromising your health
Medicines can ‘swallow up’ a substantial chunk of the family budget … but the Autumn 2008 edition of MedicinesTalk explains simple ways to reduce spending on medicines without compromising your … [Read more...]
Free resource for women to build their money skills
A new resource for women who want to build their money skills was launched today by Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Financial Literacy Foundation’s Advisory Board. Women understanding money is a … [Read more...]
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