coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic is a once in a generation event that has brought greater volatility and uncertainty to financial markets. It is natural to have some concerns about the implications for your financial future and super balance, particularly if retirement ... More

As well as JobKeeper and JobSeeker, there are numerous other COVID-19 government support programs for businesses and individuals. A question that often crops up is how payments are treated for tax. Business support Grants are taxable, whether provided ... More

There is a long-held maxim in the property market to "sell in spring". But is it true, and does it apply during this year's pandemic? The saying stems from the belief that when the sun comes out, buyers are about. "It's a combination of three ... More

With so many political and economic events having taken place this year, and with further uncertainty on the horizon, it's understandably a difficult time for investors to make sense of what's happening in markets and know where to put their ... More

More than 11 million low and middle income earners are set to save thousands in future and backdated tax, in what is one of the key pillars of this year's historic Federal Budget. Previously announced "stage two" tax cuts, originally slated for ... More

This year our world is very different, thanks to COVID-19. But the reasons behind Buy Nothing New Month are the same: to reduce wasteful consumption; to think about our stuff, the people who make it, their working conditions and where it goes when we're ... More

You get approved for a home loan. Happy days. But then COVID-19 hits, your employer loses revenue and puts you on JobKeeper. Despite still being gainfully employed, the bank comes back and lowers the approved amount. This experience, had here by a reader ... More

JobKeeper 2.0 starts on September 28 and there are some big changes to who will receive it and who won't this time around. About 2.1 million of the 3.5 million Australians currently receiving JobKeeper are expected to be ineligible for the payments ... More

The toilet paper panic buy of 2020 was a great example where our brand loyalty went out the window. And now researchers have verified what we really think about Australia's trusted brands. Three separate studies released in September have come to the ... More

New South Wales (NSW) residents can now access a $1500 cash payment if they're unable to work due to COVID-19 and meet certain criteria. The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a federal program, but isn't available in every state. As it stands, it's ... More