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Smartgroup reported a solid result despite industry headwinds. But with a strong relief rally in the share price we're downgrading to Hold. Considering the drop in new car purchases across Australia recently, salary packaging and fleet management ... More

Tutoring was once for kids who struggled to keep up with the class but it is so much more now. Parents who can afford tutoring - and believe it will give their kids an edge - are signing them up for a whole raft of reasons. They do it to help them through ... More

If you have taken a break from the workforce and aren't receiving superannuation contributions, you may lose some valuable benefits from July 1. There are a number of new superannuation rules starting in a few weeks. Some rules will impact people taking ... More

Every tax time, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) focuses on certain hotspots where taxpayers are prone - either accidentally or deliberately - to make errors. These are the areas it will concentrate its audit firepower on, and for those who have made ... More

It seems everyone is an influencer these days; just go to your local cafe and witness everyone excitedly photographing their food. Blogging is often perceived as an appealing job to have, and with most boasting about the appeals of working from the ... More

The federal government's Smartraveller website says about 1?million Australians are living and working overseas, and the number is growing. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in the year ending June 30, 2018, 289,000 people left Australia ... More

Commuting to work on the train can be the difference between being above or below the average household when it comes to annual transport costs . For this columnist, commuting on the train from the Central Coast to Sydney each weekday means my wife ... More

Whether you're stepping into your first corporate role or you're looking to update your wardrobe, finding stylish options on a budget can be difficult for working women. You want to look smart and professional as well as be comfortable. Finding the ... More

Josh Frydenberg will unveil the 2019 Federal Budget, his first as treasurer, in Canberra tonight. With all eyes on Prime Minister Scott Morrison as he prepares to announce the date of the next federal election, tonight's Budget is an important step ... More

When Thursday afternoon rolls around I always look as smug as the Cheshire cat. Not only is it my weekend, but it's a three day weekend because I choose to work four days a week. For many, part-time work is a necessity in busy family life but it can ... More