Investment

Investing is not for the faint-hearted, nor for those looking to make a quick buck. Source: Getty

Experts

A guide to investing in uncertain times

CEO of wealth manager and aged-care provider 'Joseph Palmer & Sons', Rodney Horin, provides 10 keys to investing in uncertain times.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

Experts

5 things you should financially achieve by 70

5 things you should financially achieve by 70

Here are five things you should financially achieve by 70, to ensure a happy retirement. Do your finance goals differ?

THE LIFE SHERPAChristopher Zinn

Here are five things you should financially achieve by 70, to ensure a happy retirement. Source: Getty

Crime

Police hit PVO against Melissa Caddick’s husband

Police hit PVO against Melissa Caddick’s husband

Husband of infamous fraudster Melissa Caddick, Anthony Koletti, has been served with an AVO in a motion to protect an ASIC investigator.

Written byKiara Camuglia

An AVO has been taken out against the alleged fraudster's husband. Source: @tvtonightau/Twitter

Age Pension

Downsizer contribution: All of your questions, answered

Downsizer contribution: All of your questions, answered

Thinking of downsizing, but don’t know where to begin with your finances or superannuation? We’ve asked Australia’s most trusted finance...

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

Downsizing is never simple, but Noel Whittaker, has all the best tips. Source: Getty

Property Market

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

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

Birdseye view of a housing estate. Source: Getty

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

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