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When to declare taxable and tax-free government payments, pensions and allowances in your tax return. What are government payments, pensions and allowances? Australian Government payments,

Having a legally valid will can go a long way to avoiding disputes over the division of your assets.  What did the artist Picasso, musicians

Key takeaways According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), to have a ‘comfortable’ retirement, single people will need $595,000 in retirement savings,

With interest rates likely to fall this year, borrowers could invest some or all of their mortgage repayment savings. Inflation may be coming off its

Key takeaways What to prioritise when managing your family’s finances, such as debt management, establishing an emergency fund, and investment options to deliver financial security.

Financial markets can be like finely tuned racehorses, poised to gallop ahead under ideal conditions but often highly reactive to unexpected events. It’s often said

A pause in super contributions can have long-lasting effects. Here’s how to plan ahead for super breaks. There’s a host of reasons why people take

Overview You can access your super early in very limited circumstances, including to pay certain expenses on compassionate grounds, as well as terminal illness, incapacity

Memory loss can make it difficult to stay in control of your money. Things like checking bank statements or investments, or paying bills may become

Key takeaways If you contribute some of your after-tax income or savings into super, you may be eligible to claim a tax deduction Making a

The latest rise in the Age Pension rate still falls short of what many people may need to have a modest lifestyle in retirement. Around

Planning is the key to successful investing. Creating a plan will help you find investments that fit your investing time frame and risk tolerance, to