If you are 25 or older and studying or undertaking an apprenticeship, you may be able get financial help from the federal government in the form of Austudy.
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There's now a way to claw back part of the commission you pay when you take out a home or investment property loan.
Etsy.com is an online marketplace for all things beautiful, but it's also a way to make some extra cash.
At the time of writing, it's possible to lock in a five-year term from as low as 4.84% and a variable rate from 4.54%. So what should borrowers do now?
It takes about six years for a solar power system to pay itself off for a standard household, but with electricity prices rising sharply, the payoff may be even faster.
Anyone who wants to have a good idea of their likely tax bill needs to factor in tax offsets.
Travel helps senior citizens live longer, and the extremely useful US website independenttraveler.com has taken up the theory and added savings tips for senior travellers.
If you have received a smaller refund than expected, or even a demand to pay more tax, the next step is to decide whether or not to dispute your tax refund.
If you are thinking of installing a solar or heat-pump hot water system don't forget the federal government might be able to chip in.
Brace yourself for even more cost-of-living increases as groceries, electricity, gas, water and even council rates keep skyrocketing.
