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Weirdest items you can claim at tax time
Accountants spill on the more unusual items people can claim deductions on, from handbags and gym memberships to Netflix subscriptions.
Phone call you want to receive
It’s a moment most of us have dreamt of – and one lucky Queensland man has shared what it’s really like to get this life-changing call.
Secret codes buried in Aussie banknotes
A viral TikTok video has revealed the secret codes hidden in Aussie money – and what they really mean.
New tax deadline you need to know
Millions of Australian businesses that have faced a “very tough” time during the coronavirus crisis will get a $300 million helping hand.
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Mum’s $550K payout for lifting weights
Lawyers say the case will serve as a warning for gym owners after the business was found to be negligent for leaving the area untidy.
‘It’s a risk’: $500 mistake you’re making
As fears of an “imminent recession” mount, one finance expert has revealed an all-too-common money trap all Aussies should avoid.
Grim warning as super scams skyrocket
Australians have been urged to check their superannuation balances with $700,000 lost to “sophisticated” coronavirus scams.
How to get your Robodebt cash refund
Almost 400,000 Australians are in line for a refund from the Federal Government for wrongly issued debts. And there is good news on what to do next.
How to drive down your car costs
Cars can cost us more than $30 a day to own and run, so it’s a good idea to seek savings when you can – especially if you’ve been driving less during the pandemic.
How to beat COVID’s cash crunch
Savers and investors should prepare for more hits to their income, but experts say there are ways to minimise the financial pain.
Cash deposit rates slide further
Some banks have taken a fresh to the interest rates they pay on savings accounts as the Reserve Bank mulls another official rate cut within months. Here’s what you should do now.
How to get started in property investment
Anyone with an eye to building wealth through property investment might want to start planning now, before improving conditions for real estate investors spark a potential rush.
Investors paid $17k for boob job trip
The director of an alleged Ponzi scheme used investors’ money to fly his family on a private jet to Sydney, where his stepdaughter had a breast enlargement.
Secret to property investment success
Property investment is a popular pastime for more than two million Australians, but if you want it to grow you riches you need to treat it as a business instead. Here’s why.
How to handle financial issues and conversations during COVID-19
COVID-19 has loaded Australians with financial issues many have never experienced, and that means there’s a need for some painful conversations. Here’s how to approach them.
Postcodes where Aussies are still spending
Residents in one area are cutting back less than other Australians, with almost half not changing their spending at all during the pandemic.
What to do if COVID-19 has cut your pay
Work is drying up for thousands of workers, with one in three reportedly taking a financial hit because of the pandemic. Here is how you can keep the bills at bay.
How COVID-19 is changing Aussies’ money habits
The financial crunch that comes with the health crisis is resulting in more Australians to make money moves in their households. Here’s what they’re doing.
Debt relief to help those hit hard
Many Australians are finding themselves in a debt crisis that was not of their making, and new rule changes around becoming bankrupt will give them some breathing space.
Phone call you want to receive
It’s a moment most of us have dreamt of – and one lucky Queensland man has shared what it’s really like to get this life-changing call.
Clue that led to $1.4 million gold find
Hundreds of thousands of people have searched for a treasure chest worth millions and four people have died. But it has finally been found.
Jake Paul charged over US looting
Controversial YouTube star Jake Paul has been charged by cops after being caught on film allegedly looting a mall last weekend.
Man’s shock act after scratchie win
A WA man has just pocketed $100,000 with his first ever scratchie ticket – and his immediate reaction left his newsagent stunned.
Weirdest items you can claim at tax time
Accountants spill on the more unusual items people can claim deductions on, from handbags and gym memberships to Netflix subscriptions.
New tax deadline you need to know
Millions of Australian businesses that have faced a “very tough” time during the coronavirus crisis will get a $300 million helping hand.
Tax mistake could cost you hundreds
The ATO is offering a concession this year but an expert has warned taxpayers that adopting the offer would be a costly error.
Tax deadline that could cost you $850
A key tax date is just weeks away – and one expert has warned there’s a “real risk” it could end up costing you hundreds of dollars.
‘JobKeeper’ call you should never answer
Sophisticated scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus crisis by latching onto the government's JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme.
ATO reveals huge tax blow for parents
Parents across Australia are now working from home while home schooling their children – but don’t expect any relief this tax time.
