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Pensioners, carers and Newstart recipients are among about 5 million vulnerable Australians who will receive a second $750 payment. The government yesterday announced a further $66 billion in economic stimulus, hot off the heels of the initial $17.6 ... More

Households, pensioners, and small businesses stand to benefit from the governments $17.6 billion response to COVID-19, but will it be enough? "It's not for us to tell those Australians how to spend their money, but what we do know from experience ... More

I am not a big fan of superannuation, although I am a big supporter of Australians planning for their future. Yesterday I was listening to a financial expert advise that people have two options when it comes to retirement. The first is to rely on a ... More

From gym memberships to health insurance discounts; from home loans and term deposits to credit cards; and from computer deals to travel insurance, super funds offer extra benefits to compete for your membership. New Rainmaker Information research tells ... More

With wages stagnant and the cost of living on the rise, it's important to save where you can. There are numerous energy rebates on offer around the country - you just need to meet the required criteria that involves particular government concession ... More

Seven in 10 Aussies are using their time on the clock at work to sort out their personal finances. The Gallagher Financial confidence report lists unexpected costs (64%), inadequate savings (62%) and rising living expenses (57%) as the major causes ... More

If all you know about super is that a chunk of your salary disappears each month leaving nothing but a line on a payslip, it's time for a crash course. Here are the superannuation terms you don't really understand and have been too embarrassed ... More

Q. My sister and I are about to inherit around US$250,000 each from an aunt. We are both on the aged pension. What is the best way to have these funds sent to us, and how will it affect our pensions? - Linda Wow, that is a nice bonus at this stage in ... More

Your spending habits in the first five years of retirement will be crucial when it comes to protecting that all important nest egg, new research shows. National Seniors Australia, in partnership with Challenger, found more than half of Australian retirees ... More

I am in the process of divorcing my wife and have moved to Thailand while my wife plans to remain in Australia. At age 70, optimising pension payments is critical for me. We have about $400,000 each in superannuation and the sale of our house should ... More