The Australian ASX200 has seesawed as markets await major economic updates, including just what Donald Trump will do next on tariffs.
Holly Truelove
Jessica Rowe and her mum are spearheading a campaign to encourage Australians to talk to their loved ones as a way to help prevent scams spreading.
Cameron Micallef
Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Coalition would bring down power bills after Labor failed to deliver on its 2022 promise.
Jessica Wang
If we understand what’s been going on and what’s likely to happen next, we’ll see that history can provide some much-needed comfort.
Nick Bruining
Financial advice plays a critical role in helping people maximise their super. But most of us don’t seek professional guidance.
Antonia Settle
With share markets in decline and interest rates trending lower, it should come as no surprise that questionable “safe” fixed interest rate investments are again popping up on social media.
Seniors in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink benefit could be in a position to boost their pensions on the back of the recent market turmoil. All it takes is one quick update. Here’s how to do it ...
How much do you need to retire? It depends. It’s not a one-size-fits-all equation. Just as we live differently while we’re working, the same applies when we stop. Here’s where to start when doing the sums.
Raymond Pecotic
Q+A: A part-pension can be a big help in meeting everyday costs. But when you inherit a massive lump sum, will you keep it? A quirk of the Centrelink system means you can ... and move into much fancier digs.
Most West Australians have used February’s interest rate cut to funnel money back into their mortgages or savings rather than take a holiday or party, according to a new survey.
Joe Spagnolo
The government has found money in its budget to lock in an energy bill subsidy until the end of the year, but the Treasurer insists it’s not an ‘election bribe’.
Cameron Micallef, Blair Jackson and Jessica Wang
Australians have changed the way they shop after the consumer watchdog started an inquiry into the supermarkets.
Australia needs more competition in the supermarket industry to stop customers paying a higher margin on their groceries, an industry expert warns.
There’s a simple reason why most Australian workers were a little poorer at the end of February, and it’s all to do with Donald Trump.
Woolworths and Coles could be forced to issue new warnings on all products to alert shoppers to a sneaky supermarket practice.
It’s not just eco-warriors buying electric vehicles — for some, it’s a way to keep costs down
Richard Clune
Corporations are getting good results with four-day work weeks, but the prospect of such a change Australia-wide seems unlikely.
Blair Jackson
Persistent inflation and a dramatic surge in house prices means Aussies now think they need to make an insane amount just to be comfortable.
The cost-of-living crunch has deepened the wealth divide between younger and older Australians, new data shows.
As the airlines argue they shouldn’t have to pay compensation for cancelled flights, the senator pushing for reform has slammed the carriers’ refund policies.
The benefits of the RBA’s cut to official interest rates should soon start flowing through as lower repayments for mortgage holders. But do you know how your bank calculates what you owe from month to month?
Daniel Newell
Pre-election budget sweeteners could have a long-term impact on Australia’s bottom line, and any quick fix should be evaluated in three words.
A once-secure $100,000 salary is now far below the income Aussies need to afford average rents, sparking new warnings about the country’s rental crisis.
The new theme for the $5 bill has been revealed, swapping out British royalty for something closer to home.
