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About 10 million Aussies will have less disposable income next financial year, with the low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) winding up on June 30. According to research commissioned by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald , and undertaken by the ... More

To tip or not to tip, that is the question. It's fair to say that Australia does not have a tipping culture per se - the idea that every interaction with people in the service industry or hospitality need to be given a gratuity to recognise their ... More

It feels a little strange to be writing for Money when I have so little of it. At 38 years of age I have no investments - no house, car, shares, or stocks and very little superannuation. My annual income averages out to approximately $45,000. The few ... More

Wendy McCarthy is a businesswoman, social activist, and patron of the Sydney Women's Fund, helping women thrive through education and grassroots charities across Greater Sydney; and Regional Opportunities Australia, helping migrants and refugees ... More

Dealing with any serious illness can cause a drop in income and a spike in expenses, creating a need to budget more carefully than ever. "A cancer diagnosis will turn your life upside down," says Michelle Bass, legal and financial support services manager ... More

The increase to the minimum wage for industries including retail and hospitality came into effect on February 1, but how can you make sure your employer is paying you what you're owed? So far this year, one in five callers to JobWatch have raised ... More

HECS-HELP is a loan scheme for eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth-supported places to pay for the cost of your course. It doesn't extend to additional costs such as accommodation or textbooks. To help you better understand how these loans affect ... More

Where would you invest $10,000 ? We spoke to eight finance experts to find out what they would do with such a windfall. If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it's that life can throw up curveballs when you least expect it. It's also ... 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

Lifting the super guarantee would mean more superannuation in retirement but lower wages today, according to the findings of the long-awaited Retirement Income Review. The report found that lifting the super guarantee (SG) rate to 12% would lead to ... More