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How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.

King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit

King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit

King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit

King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will break with centuries of tradition and not live at Buckingham Palace once its refurbishment has been completed.

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Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Despite a fall in headline inflation, a larger-than-expected rise in the underlying figure leaves the door open to more Reserve Bank rate hikes.

Caddick's widower 'shoulder-barged' elderly dog walker

Caddick's widower 'shoulder-barged' elderly dog walker

Missing fraudster Melissa Caddick's hair-stylist husband has denied an allegation he knocked over a 73-year-old woman during an evening coastal park walk.

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Women described themselves as less prepared for retirement than men, according to a fresh report, which also demonstrated the value of financial advice.

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam.

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'Green fatigue' sweeps the ethical investments market

'Green fatigue' sweeps the ethical investments market

'Green fatigue' sweeps the ethical investments market

'Green fatigue' sweeps the ethical investments market

Retail money flows into funds adhering to an environmental, social and ethical investment framework have fallen sharply since peaking in 2021.

The adopted family members being dumped in hard times

The adopted family members being dumped in hard times

The adopted family members being dumped in hard times

The adopted family members being dumped in hard times

Looking after a family is difficult in a financial crisis but animal welfare groups are concerned about the growing number of pets being banished altogether.

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

Watchdog puts bite on 'finfluencers' deceiving Gen Z

The financial services watchdog has sent warnings to social media accounts providing deceitful advice on platforms used by two thirds of young Australians.

Harvey Norman facing class action for 'misleading' ads

Harvey Norman facing class action for 'misleading' ads

Harvey Norman facing class action for 'misleading' ads

Harvey Norman facing class action for 'misleading' ads

A retail giant is set to battle a class action lawsuit after the Federal Court ruled it misled consumers with a widespread advertising campaign.

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Savvy punters who have been cashing in on credit card rewards schemes might have to find a new life hack after the central bank changed the payments game.

Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

A major superannuation research company has found just six funds including ART, Hostplus and Unisuper do a good job advising members when they retire.

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Debt group sees upside in higher credit card balances

Debt collection business Credit Corp, which also owns lender Wallet Wizard, expects its profit to grow by up to 17 per cent as cost-of-living pressures bite.

Cheapest grocery prices revealed for Christmas parties

One supermarket chain has stayed on top as the best for shoppers' bucks for the festive season, ahead of a crackdown on price gouging.

Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Children are missing out on participating in summer sporting competitions as families struggle to afford expensive registration fees and sports equipment.

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Some three millions Australians carrying a student debt will enjoy a 20 per cent reduction in what they owe before Christmas.

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Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

An increasing number of Australians say it would take a miracle for them to retire financially secure, according to multiple surveys.

A 'bank in crisis': ANZ cops record fine for misconduct

From charging dead customers to overstating trades, a big four bank has been slugged with a record penalty for widespread misconduct.

Rates take back seat to affordability for home buyers

Interest rates might be weighing less on Australians' decision to buy or sell a property, with affordability now ranked as the leading influence.

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

A survey of older Australians has backed the federal government's push for increased tax on high balances.

Web of systems exploited for insidious financial abuse

Perpetrators are largely unchecked as they use courts, banks and Centrelink to inflict financial abuse on an intimate partner, research has found.

Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market

Slapping taxes on high superannuation balances may be well intended, but the federal government's plan could harbour some pitfalls.

Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut

Markets are betting the Reserve Bank will cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as American tariffs batter the global economy.

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