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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

More than a million working Australians including staff at local councils, state governments, universities, construction sites, arts and entertainment may not be covered by the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper payment . Instead if their employers lay them ... More

Income from dividend payments is one of the key motivating factors for share investors, particularly in Australia. Many long-term investors rely on ongoing dividends from companies and perceive those that pay them regularly as offering greater value ... More

The growing concern and uncertainty amongst Australians caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is exacerbated for many separated parents. This is particularly so for those facing significant difficulty in meeting not only their business or living ... More

The impact of COVID-19 has put thousands of Aussie jobs at risk. Unemployment rates are set to skyrocket over the coming weeks and months as businesses shut down across the country. Those with income protection insurance are now questioning whether ... More

Unemployed or underemployed Australians will be given early access to their superannuation from April. New measures released over the weekend will now allow people to apply for early access to their super if they are unemployed and or entitled to receive ... More

Since this story was published, the government has introduced new hardship measures to allow Australians early access to super. The coronavirus is the latest blow to those already struggling financially, but what does it take to access your super early? ... More

Concerts, theatre, opera, ballet, and sporting events are being cancelled or postponed under strict new social distancing measures introduced in response to the coronavirus, so where does that leave you if you've already paid for tickets? Consumers ... More

As businesses around Australia respond to the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak, more and more are taking a safety-first approach and moving some or all of their staff to working remotely. For people who are used to working only at their workplace they ... More