coronavirus

One in five Aussies had less than $1000 in savings in 2019. Since then, the coronavirus crisis has hit, employment is falling and it's more important than ever to take control of your finances. The 2019 study by the University of Melbourne also ... More

Making a conservative choice is often seen as the safe choice, but not taking on risk when you're young could see you fall short of your retirement investment goals. "You have to start with education and information, and understand the long-term ... More

Suncorp achieved a hat trick this year, winning Bank of the Year for the third year straight. It beat finalists Macquarie Bank and Bendigo Bank for the top spot. Macquarie emerged as a new competitor from last year's top 10 while Bendigo finished ... More

People who withdraw money from their super fund without being eligible could face heavy fines, the tax office has warned. The ATO has announced fines of up to $12,000 for anyone making false and misleading statements in order to withdraw $10,000 under ... More

When COVID-19 forced the closure of events, bars, and restaurants, some nimble business minds decided a pandemic wouldn't stop them from creating new opportunities. And for some, these short-term projects have become a viable long-term source of ... More

The COVID-19 pandemic has made Australians nervous about their finances. Just as conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are doing the rounds on the internet, there are plenty of myths about how the pandemic might hurt your credit score. Buy now pay later ... More

Hi Paul, I have heard a rumour that if you ask your bank for the six-month break from your mortgage because of COVID-19, and then you need further assistance down the track, this will not be available as you will already be considered "in default". ... More

With governments across the country doing their bit to help small businesses navigate COVID-19, staying commercially buoyant is not only about cash flow. Research by online lender OnDeck shows that 75% of small to medium enterprise (SME) owners believe ... More

What extraordinary times. What an extraordinary correction. The corona crash. I don't think any of us have seen this sort of correction before. Straight down 38% in 22 days. You had to act fast, very fast. Then the bounce, up 22% in 13 days. You ... More

For many Australians, the gravity of COVID-19 has challenged us to take a deeper look at the way we live and spend. We have changed our lifestyles either by necessity or choice and in many cases, adopted new behaviour. Behavioural experts say it takes ... More