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Fuel relief to end amid price spike fears
21 September
The federal government will end petrol excise relief but insists motorists won't be hit too hard at the bowser. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the September 28 deadline on the temporary fuel excise cut of 22 cents per litre, citing the need...[Read More]
Top tips to build and maintain a good credit score
14 September
Your credit score is a numerical indicator lenders use to determine how risk-free you are as a borrower. It is based on the details in your credit report, such as your borrowing history and whether you have made timely payments. People with low...[Read More]
Future-proof your family finances: 3 essential tips
8 September
If there’s anything people learned from the recessions and global crises of recent past, it’s that no one is immune to economic upheavals. Even middle to upper-class families are at the mercy of their finances when misfortune strikes. This...[Read More]
Petrol price rises to further hit budgets
7 September
The consumer watchdog will be on the lookout for unnecessary price hikes as the fuel excise is reinstated in full later in the month. The reintroduction of the tax will see motorists pay an extra 25 cents per litre, including GST and indexing to...[Read More]
Top 3 Tips to Maintain a Good Credit Score
27 July
Your credit score is a numerical indicator lenders use to determine how risk-free you are as a borrower. It is based on the details in your credit report, such as your borrowing history and whether you have made timely payments. People with low...[Read More]
Five steps to building wealth [VIDEO]
15 January
MoneySmart (ASIC) 1. Know your financial starting point If you don't know your current financial position, how will you know if your wealth is growing? If you want to build your wealth, making a list of all your assets and liabilities is a great...[Read More]
[VIDEO] 5 People around the world shared their take on living well
1 January
Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) What does living well mean to you in 2020? People around the world shared their take on living well in a 30-second video. Find out how five global citizens are planning for their best...[Read More]
Building an emergency fund for a rainy day [VIDEO]
30 October
Video: Building an emergency savings fund Financial counsellor, Kristen Hartnett from The Salvation Army Moneycare explains how you can build an emergency fund to help you cope with unexpected expenses when things go wrong. Money...[Read More]
[VIDEO] Budgeting, saving & tax calculators
25 September
MoneySmart (ASIC) Our budgeting, saving and tax calculators help you get more control over your money so you can reach your savings goals. Budgeting, saving & tax calculators Budget planner Enables you to: ...[Read More]