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[VIDEO] Invest smarter: The golden rules of investing
4 December
MoneySmart (ASIC) Smart investors don’t rely on good luck; they plan, research and understand their investments and how these fit with their financial goals. Work out your financial goals If you’re planning to invest, being well...[Read More]
[VIDEO] Be prepared for life’s emergencies
13 November
MoneySmart (ASIC) Life insurance protects you or your family from financial difficulty after an unexpected event, like an illness, injury or death. When you’re buying life insurance, take the time to understand the cost of the premiums...[Read More]
Property investment
6 November
Video: Property spruikers’ seminars investigated MoneySmart (ASIC) Buying and managing an investment property Buying a property to rent out is a popular form of long-term investment in Australia. Houses and units are easier to understand than...[Read More]
Self-managed super fund (SMSF) Do-it-yourself super [VIDEO]
30 October
Video: SMSFs – You can’t do it all yourself SMSFs are often called ‘do-it-yourself funds’, but that isn’t really the case. Meet the people who you will have to work with or who can help you meet your obligations as an...[Read More]
Building an emergency fund for a rainy day [VIDEO]
30 October
Video: Building an emergency savings fund Financial counsellor, Kristen Hartnett from The Salvation Army Moneycare explains how you can build an emergency fund to help you cope with unexpected expenses when things go wrong. Money...[Read More]
Unauthorised and mistaken transactions [VIDEO]
9 October
Money Smart (ASIC) Mistakes on your bank account If there is an error on your bank account or credit card, the sooner you report it to the bank, the more likely it is you’ll get your money back. Here we explain what to do if you make a mistake...[Read More]
[VIDEO] Budgeting, saving & tax calculators
26 September
MoneySmart(ASIC) Our budgeting, saving and tax calculators help you get more control over your money so you can reach your savings goals. Budgeting, saving & tax calculators Budget planner Enables you to: plan your money and work out...[Read More]
VIDEO: 2019 tax return tips
8 August
Money Smart(ASIC) Getting tax right It’s tax time again so here’s our guide to what you can and can’t claim in your 2019 tax return, and tips to make lodging your tax on time a breeze. Records you’ll need to complete your tax...[Read More]
Tax return tips [VIDEO]
20 June
MoneySmart(ASIC) Getting tax right It’s tax time again so here’s our guide to what you can and can’t claim in your 2018 tax return, and tips to make lodging your tax on time a breeze. Records you’ll need to complete your tax...[Read More]
The Castle house sells for $40K at auction
26 July
Christopher Talbot(Australian Associated Press) They’ve gotta be dreamin’ – the house from cult Australian film The Castle has sold for seven times more than the reserve price. But this is not a house – it’s a...[Read More]