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Superannuation
The simple step that could seriously boost your super savings
Taking a little more investment risk can add tens of thousands of dollars to your super balance by retirement.
- by John Collett
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Investing
Australian shares beating out global peers over the very long run
An initial investment 30 years ago in the Australian sharemarket, without adding to it, would have grown more than 13 times.
- by John Collett
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Financial literacy
‘Costing us a fortune’: Australians still failing basic financial literacy tests
Australians continue to be stumped by these basic finance questions. Can you answer them?
- by John Collett
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Interest rates
Why the time is ripe to ask for a discount on your mortgage
Existing borrowers are currently in pole position to negotiate discounts on their mortgages as lenders fight to keep customers.
- by John Collett
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Interest rates
Mortgage arrears set to increase even if rates stay on hold
Mortgage arrears levels have not risen by as much as expected, but they are likely to ratchet up in coming months.
- by John Collett
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Payments
New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses
Industry bodies are hoping the introduction of new digital identification methods will stem the amount of money lost to scams.
- by John Collett
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Financial planners
Financial advice fix will take time as adviser numbers continue to fall
Moves are afoot to give Australians access to financial advice that is more affordable.
- by John Collett
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Interest rates
Banks paying savers a pittance despite record rate rises
Dozens of “saver” accounts, including some offered by major banks, are paying customers a pittance in interest despite a record run in rate rises.
- by John Collett
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Banking products
NAB takes 1000 calls a day from worried customers as rate rises bite
More people are reaching out to their bank for aid due to the cost of living crisis.
- by John Collett
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Home loans
Apartment owners face strata fee increases of 20 per cent as costs soar
Levies have risen over the past year as the costs of insurance, utilities and repairs and maintenance outstrip even the rapid rise in inflation.
- by John Collett
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Banking products
Road test: Is a debit card that donates to charity worth it?
New debit cards from ME Bank are designed for those who want to make charitable donations without having to think about it.
- by John Collett