From higher income support payments to new wage theft laws, Australians can expect a host of changes to take effect from January 1.
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Aussies are set to benefit from cheaper energy bills, higher Centrelink payments and more affordable medications from this month.
From tax cuts to superannuation, here are nine major changes that will kick in throughout 2024, including some that will put more cash in your pocket.
At 77, Frank wants to withdraw up to $100,000 equity out of his home. So which reverse mortgage does Paul Clitheroe recommend?
Of the one million single parents in Australia, 81% are mothers. Almost all are treading water financially. And next month's parenting payment increase isn't enough.
The Robodebt report is out and the numbers are staggering: $1.7 billion in debts against 443,000 people least able to repay a debt - if one existed at all.
"I'm not sure where to go for information other than Centrelink, which sometimes is not the greatest place to ask for simple help," Sue tells Paul.
Students, carers, and young people living away from home are set to receive higher benefits from January 1.
After the death of her parents, Paula is set to inherit $400,000 but could lose her disability pension. Should she give the money to her 13-year-old instead?
"There's no judgment or blame," says financial counsellor Kylie Holford. If lockdown has made it hard to put food on the table, here's where to turn for help.
