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The perfect income storm arrived for investors this year with the global spread of COVID-19. Fanning volatility on investment markets, the financial fallout from the virus has led to further interest rate cuts and some companies reducing or halting ... More

It is important for fund members to understand the insurance they have inside superannuation so they can make the right choices about their cover. 1. What is insurance inside super? A large number of superannuation funds have a built-in life insurance ... More

Tax minimisation is typically something you focus on more during your working years, but there are still some basic things you should be aware of approaching and during retirement. First off, if you earned less than $18,200, you won't pay tax so ... 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

Even during a recession, it's possible to make money. While some methods are obvious, others can be hidden in plain sight or not even be on your radar at all. Surviving a recession - which often means losing your job or having hours slashed - requires ... More

COVID-19 has blown out the wealth gap between younger and older Australians to a 20-year high, with those aged 25-34 lagging on economic and home ownership. The Australian Actuaries Intergenerational (AAI) Equity Index report released this week found ... More

If you're a sharemarket investor it's important to include returns from shares in your annual tax return. Shares can deliver two types of returns - ongoing dividends, plus capital gains when you sell shares for a profit. These are each recorded ... More

If you've recently lost your job, there are several options to keep you job hunting productively during a pandemic. The first thing to do is make some decisions about a new direction for your career - several financial advisers and money and life ... More

Australians are being inundated with information about how to protect their health to curb the spread of COVID-19, but it's also just as important for people to protect their financial health and understand how best to protect their finances given ... More

The big four banks are on the back foot following an order from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for dividend reductions, while global credit ratings Fitch downgraded their long-term issuer default rating from AA+ to A-. APRA says ... More