Investment

Birdseye view of a housing estate. Source: Getty

Property Market

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

Data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that housing prices have increased by 6.7 percent over the June quarter.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Age Pension

Age Pension increase: How your payments will be impacted

Age Pension increase: How your payments will be impacted

Increases will benefit 2.58 million Australians currently claiming the Age Pension.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

2.58 million Australians will benefit from a pension increase on September 20.

Investment

Easy tiger: Why you should scale down your sharemarket exposure

Easy tiger: Why you should scale down your sharemarket exposure

Beware the investment “gurus” who declare these times reflect a new world order or a paradigm shift. The old rules will still apply, Nick Bruining warns.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

In March 2020, the ASX 200 hit an 11-year low point when it collapsed to about 4,400. Over the past couple of weeks of August 2021, it passed the 7,500 mark, representing a staggering 70 per cent improvement. Source: Getty

Money Questions

‘What are the costs of transferring shares to my grandkids?’

‘What are the costs of transferring shares to my grandkids?’

There are quite a few issues to consider here surrounding tax and Centrelink, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Even though the transfer of shares is a gift, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will attach a value to the shares based on the closing price on the date the transfer takes place. Source: Getty

Investment

‘Can I claim tax deductions on my investment property if I have other income?’

‘Can I claim tax deductions on my investment property if I have other income?’

Investment properties can be a minefield! Luckily, money expert Nick Bruining is here to help.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

If you are a single and your taxable income comes in at less than $33,898, you pay no tax and no Medicare levy. Source: Getty

Investment

Locked out of the super system? Tax-paid savings bonds could be the answer

Locked out of the super system? Tax-paid savings bonds could be the answer

Just like a super fund, play by the rules and you'll end up collecting the proceeds completely tax free, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Provided you leave the fund in place for 10 years, any withdrawals will be received tax free. Source: Getty

Experts

We need to talk about: Bitcoin

We need to talk about: Bitcoin

Bitcoin has been the best-performing global currency in the past decade, with an average yearly return of more than 150 per cent. Leigh Travers explains the basics.

Director of Blockchain AustraliaLeigh Travers

The bitcoin blockchain is the most secure computer network in the world. Source: Getty

Investment

3 reasons bonds should be considered for balanced investment portfolios

3 reasons bonds should be considered for balanced investment portfolios

Bond yields are now poised to potentially rise as central banks contemplate reining in their monetary largesse and governments pull back on fiscal stimulus, Rodney Horin explains.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

In recent times, bond prices have increased along with share prices due to unprecedented monetary policy stimulus by various central banks. Source: Getty

Experts

How much risk are you really taking on shares? You might be surprised

How much risk are you really taking on shares? You might be surprised

"Many of my clients are quite shocked when I explain the level of share exposure they have within their superannuation."

Money ExpertZac Ayoubi

Many of my clients are quite shocked when I explain the level of share exposure they have within their superannuation. Source: Getty

Downsizing & Decluttering

Considering downsizing? Why now could be the right time to strike

Considering downsizing? Why now could be the right time to strike

Now could be the perfect time for over-60s to take the cash and dash.

Written byAnna Wall

With the housing boom forecast to start slowing down midyear, now could be the right time to sell. Source: Getty

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