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Australian workers are fighting to have their superannuation paid into a fund of their choice. Employees with some workplace agreements, public sector employees and members of certain defined benefit funds are being forced into forced into super funds ... More

It's July 1, that time of the year that brings changes to everything from minimum wage to your super. Here's what you need to know. Open banking Heralding a new era in open banking, the big four banks now have to share data with accredited fintech ... More

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many Australians financially high and dry, prompting them to re-think their approach to family finance. According to a St.George Bank survey of 1000 households, only half felt financially prepared for the pandemic, while ... More

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series called Making It Work , we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to stay afloat ... More

The tax office will receive a barrage of tax claims early in July as people experiencing financial stress try to get refunds as soon as possible. Refunds may be higher this year, thanks to the new working-from-home deductions, and if you've lost ... More

Don't neglect your superannuation this financial year, otherwise you will miss out on one of the few tax concessions available. If you aren't under financial stress because of COVID-19 and can afford to top up your fund, you only have 12 days ... More

There's often a fine line between a legitimate work-related tax deduction and something that is primarily for personal use, and knowing the difference is important at tax time. Radio hosts who are expected to be familiar with news and what people ... More

Hopefully you have used the coronavirus-induced "hibernation" productively and got to grips with your super. While financial markets have been battered, it's important to remember your super is a long-term investment and knee-jerk responses can be damaging. ... More

With millions of us taking a financial hit from COVID-19, there's never been a more important time to get your taxes right. Tax time 2020 is looming: here's what you need to know to get the best outcome from this year's return. If you lost your job ... More

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series called Making It Work , we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to stay afloat ... More