Superannuation

Billions of dollars in superannuation are going unclaimed by their rightful owners, and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has released which postcodes are missing out on the most money for retirement.

Mark Bristow -

21 Sep, 2017 -

3 min read

Superannuation

People who successfully apply for early access to their superannuation will ��_receive funds sooner��_, under a change made by the federal government. From 1 July, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will oversee the early release of superannuation benefits on compassionate grounds.

Nick Bendel -

13 Jun, 2018 -

2 min read

Superannuation

If you’re looking to dip into your super for financial support, here are some handy tips that you’ll want to know before you begin your application.

Alex Ritchie -

18 Jul, 2020 -

5 min read

Savings Accounts

The Australian Taxation Office has warned people to be careful about sharing their personal details, with scammers likely to be active during tax season.

Nick Bendel -

05 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Good news for those who leave things to the last minute.

Alex Ritchie -

13 Jul, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

The authorities are working with retailers to help prevent a scam in which consumers are cajoled to buy gift cards to pay fake tax debts.

Nick Bendel -

12 Oct, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Nick Bendel -

23 Apr, 2019 -

4 min read

Home Loans

If you were planning to enjoy the Easter long weekend at your holiday house, which you keep as an investment property for the rest of the year, the taxman may be keeping an eye on you.

Mark Bristow -

29 Mar, 2018 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Higher interest rates could push a significant portion of Australia’s property investors to sell a property over the coming year, according to new mortgage broker research.

Mark Bristow -

13 Dec, 2023 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

The Australian Taxation Office has used new analytics and data-matching technology to increase the speed and accuracy of its tax assessment process.

Nick Bendel -

09 Sep, 2018 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

It’s too early for tax time, but criminals aren’t going to let that stop them, as scammers take to SMS to convince you they’re from the tax office.

Nick Bendel -

10 Feb, 2019 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Haven�۪t filed your tax yet? You have a day to make it happen, or get yourself as a client of a registered tax agent to escape potential penalties.

Nick Bendel -

30 Oct, 2018 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Tax time doesn�۪t mean you can claim anything and everything to reduce credit card debt. If you�۪re working from home, you�۪ll want to check those claims carefully.

Mark Bristow -

13 Sep, 2018 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Running up the credit card for things you think you can claim on tax? Depending on your job, you might want to check what�۪s allowed, says the ATO.

Nick Bendel -

03 Sep, 2018 -

3 min read

Credit Cards

Australians have wiped a total of $5.5 billion of debt accruing interest from their credit cards since the start of COVID-19, a drop of 20 per cent.

Liz Seatter -

07 Sep, 2020 -

3 min read

Car Loans

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market will see a new manufacturer enter this year, with the arrival of the BYD Atto 3 expected in July.

Georgia Brown -

24 Feb, 2022 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Now may be an opportune time to compare a range of term deposit accounts and the different options that are available.

Peter Terlato -

12 May, 2023 -

3 min read

Cryptocurrency

Stakeholder consultations are underway to help establish a regulatory framework for the ever-developing crypto industry. A public consultation paper will be released soon.

Peter Terlato -

23 Aug, 2022 -

3 min read

Cryptocurrency

Crypto’s notorious volatility and lack of real-world use cases means that, currently, its viability as an efficient and effective form of payment is unproven and questionable at best. However, there may be greater potential for crypto payments in the form of stablecoins.

Peter Terlato -

12 Oct, 2022 -

3 min read

Cryptocurrency

Altcoins aim to offer investors a unique store of value or establish some sort of online or real-world application. There is a strong appetite for alternative technology projects but with any cryptocurrency investment there is an inherent risk of failure and collapse. You can mitigate your risks by doing your research and learning more about this growing industry.

Peter Terlato -

21 Sep, 2022 -

6 min read