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Children will be slugged tax on unearned income
Investment and similar income earned by children under 18 no longer benefits from the Low Income Tax Offset.
I bought my husband a bike – it changed our family finances
A Christmas gift sparked a family cycling habit that delivered more than fitness. Here's how riding a bike can save money, cut transport costs and transform the way you travel.
How to help your kids get a part-time job
Ideally you want kids to organise their own part-time, but parents can play an important role by helping with resumes and applying for a tax file number.
Get a better return without hurting your pension
The rate at which Centrelink assumes you are earning interest on investments has dropped, so look for a better return without affecting your pension.
How to minimise Medicare levy hike
Low-income earners who hope to minimise the Medicare levy's impact should research the income test thresholds.
How to shop online from sites that won’t ship to Australia
Don't you hate it when you try to shop online and find an item that you love from an overseas website but it doesn't ship to Australia? We find a solution.
Water: protecting your liquid assets
It's a good time to be wise with water, says Susan Hely.
Why giving kids a lump sum of money is a bad idea
Giving kids a significant lump sum to help them in life may give you a warm fuzzy feeling, but it's unlikely to boost your pension and you may end up worse off.
Struggle for space in economy class
Personal space is a big issue in readers' letters to newspaper travel sections about long-haul economy class flying.
What will the falling dollar mean for my portfolio?
Changes in value of the Aussie dollar can have a big impact on investment portfolios, with the huge rise in the $A over 2001-2011 now going into reverse.
