My Money
‘Keeping people employed’: new tax breaks for small business
About 20,000 small businesses are in line for a slew of new tax concessions previously reserved for businesses turning over $10 million or less.
Where to fill up your petrol tank for less this long weekend
Fuel prices are on the up, so knowing which areas are cheapest for a quick pit stop at the bowser could save you money this long weekend.
Ponzi schemes to Panama Papers: Seven financial scams that shook the world
Finance is no stranger to scams, counterfeits, lies and criminality. As long as there's been money, there's been inventive ways to steal it - often with insiders as the culprits.
You can still Buy Nothing New in a pandemic world
Our world is very different because of COVID-19. But the reasons behind Buy Nothing New Month are the same, and being wise with money is more important than ever.
‘Are we rich or poor?’ How to answer your kids’ money questions
The coronavirus crisis has forced families to tighten their belts. This is the time to talk to your kids about money without ignoring the bad stuff.
When prenups make financial sense in Australia
Thinking about a prenup but unsure if it's worth it? Here's when a binding financial agreement can protect your assets in Australia, and when it can backfire.
Why Dr Karl is working harder than ever, with a new book on the way at 72
Before he was Dr Karl, he was a 16-year-old digging ditches when a fellow labourer told him, "Karl, you're different from me, all I can ever do is dig ditches, you can do anything you want. Me, I can't."
‘No sense’: Consumer groups slam lending changes
"These proposals are the kind of short-sighted thinking that led to the global financial crisis," says Consumer Action Law Centre CEO Gerard Brody.
New laws make it easier to borrow money but there’s a catch
If you know how much you can afford to borrow, then you should be in a strong position under new lending rules. But what if you're not?
11 ways to make money during the COVID-19 recession
Surviving a recession when you've lost your job or had your hours cut requires creative thinking. You just have to keep the cash flowing long enough to ride it out.
