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Contactless pay will be ramping up in Aussie supermarkets from December. Source: Getty

News

Privacy issue? Supermarkets set to introduce new eQR payments

A new contactless way to pay is launching nationally in December, but will it spark privacy concerns?

Written byNadia Chapman

Everyday money

APRA move signals the Bank of Mum and Dad to become a key Aussie lender

APRA move signals the Bank of Mum and Dad to become a key Aussie lender

The Bank of Mum and Dad will likely be an essential part of first home buyers mortgage financing strategies after APRA raises the serviceability buffer.

Written byRebecca Wilson

APRA move signals the Bank of Mum and Dad to become a key Aussie lender

Everyday money

How to score a free tax return through the Australian Tax Office

How to score a free tax return through the Australian Tax Office

You can now access a free tax-return service operated under the supervision of the ATO, writes Nick Bruining.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Tax returns lodged through the ATO's Tax Help service are completely free of charge. Source: Getty

Everyday money

How to get the most out of your free Seniors Card in each state

How to get the most out of your free Seniors Card in each state

Haven't signed up for the Seniors Card yet? Get cracking! You're missing out on a whole range of offers and discounts.

You can access heaps of discounts and offers simply by applying for a free Seniors Card. Source: Getty

Everyday money

How to make the most of low draw-down rates on your account based pension

How to make the most of low draw-down rates on your account based pension

It's not every day the government throws retirees a bone! Nick Bruining explains how to make the most of this one.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Retirees stand to make some extra cash, if they play their cards right. Source: Getty

Retirement Income

Pros and cons of the government’s latest change to SMSFs

Pros and cons of the government’s latest change to SMSFs

Legislation to increase the number of members of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund finally passed through parliament on Thursday, but it's best not to dive in until you've read this.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Children from a first marriage often miss out when assets are divided. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Here’s what the government’s new super rules mean for you

Here’s what the government’s new super rules mean for you

Money expert Nick Bruining explains how you can benefit from the changes to superannuation contribution rules.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

New super rules are here and they mean big changes for some Aussies. Source: Getty

Everyday money

How to spot and prevent elder financial abuse

How to spot and prevent elder financial abuse

Not all elder abuse is physical - it's often financial. Nick Bruining explains what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

The laws surrounding elder abuse vary from state to state but, sadly, the abuse is usually discovered after the event. Source: Getty

Age Pension

New Centrelink thresholds released: How your pension will be affected

New Centrelink thresholds released: How your pension will be affected

The annual indexation allows you to accurately work out how much pension you might lose from the full rate, under the means testing system, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

For couples, the asset test threshold rises by $3,500, to the new level of $405,000. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Where to find cheap petrol in your city

Where to find cheap petrol in your city

Because there are better things to spend your money on!

Written byAnna Wall

The best petrol prices are in, and the little dogs have come out on top. Source: Getty

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