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When my first child was born, I didn't receive paid parental leave from my employer or the government. But these days a birth mother can qualify for government-funded parental leave of 18 weeks for a newborn. On top of this, around 50% of Australian ... More

Pharmacy and engineering graduates are most likely to land a job after uni, while only about one in two communications and creative arts students will find employment. The 2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey, which demonstrates the employment outcomes of ... More

Joe Foster was born into a family of shoemakers with a notable history in Britain. Through the 20th century, the business grew in fits and starts until it became Reebok - the global brand we know today. Foster has detailed his story of hard work, industry ... More

One tragic moment can steer your life off course. But having adequate life insurance can help to steady the ship. Life insurance is one way to help secure your family's future in the event that you pass away. Sadly, many Australians don't have ... More

Super members are regularly encouraged to check their fund's performance and ensure their hard-earned savings are being maximised. If it turns out the fund is a dud, the advice is to switch to a better fund. But for 1 million employees that's ... More

If you're under 25 and you fall ill, get injured or have an accident, you probably don't have insurance to help you out. Up until October last year, you did have insurance cover through your superannuation fund, but the government's Protecting ... More

October 31 is the last day to lodge your tax return if you're doing it yourself. If you have a tax agent, however, the lodgment date is May 15, 2021. Here are five tips to ensure you don't sell yourself short this tax season. 1. Maximise your ... More

Regardless of who wins in November, Australia won't escape the fallout from the presidential election, writes Annette Sampson. Can lightning strike twice? It would be a brave punter who ruled out US President Donald Trump after the failure of the polls ... More

About 24,000 employers admitted to underpaying, or not paying, staff their rightful super recently as a result of the SG amnesty announced by the federal government in May. If you're in a job that pays $450 or more a month (before tax) you should ... More

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a reminder for many Australians of the dangers of relying too heavily on any single source of income. They may have lost jobs, had their working hours cut or seen once-dependable investment income streams suddenly disrupted. ... More