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Here's how banks can help you with meeting your repayments on time.
Could my adult son inherit my superannuation tax free?
The death benefit can come with a big tax bill. Avoiding it can be tricky.
Anthony Caggiano
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Could my adult son inherit my superannuation tax free?
The false security of a credit card to manage cost-of-living rises
People are reaching for plastic to cover expenses, but are ending up in debt.
People are covering themselves to pay for items by using a credit card, but are also getting themselves into debt. Shutterstock picture.
Should Australia follow Bali's lead and introduce tourism tax?
Bali recently introduced a tourism tax. Should we follow suit?
Rowan Cowley
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Visitors now have to pay atax to visit popular Bali attractions like Ubud's Bali Swing. Should Australia follow suit? Photo by Christopher Alvarenga courtesy of Unsplash
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How can I make a tax-deductible super contribution without meeting the work test?
Find out how your age influences how you can do this.
Noel Whittaker
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Your age influences how you can make a tax-deductible super contribution without meeting the work test. ACM file picture/Andrew Sheargold
New survey reveals the biggest fear in retirement, and it's not incontinence
A fear of running out of money in retiring is growing. What's the one thing that can fix it?
Anthony Caggiano
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The Retirement Happiness Index 2024 shows how financial knowledge can affect people's perception of how well off they'll be in retirement. ACM file picture
Aussies say no to cashless: Reserve Bank reveals ATM use on rise
New data reveals cash withdrawals in Australia have increased.
Rowan Cowley
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ATM withdrawals continue to rise, according to new date. Photo by Peter Stoop
How to protect yourself from remote access scams
These three steps may stop a hacker from getting your data and running off with your money.
Half of all remote access scams in 2023 reported to ScamWatch started with a phone call. ACM file picture.
The one thing some people think is worse than cheating on your wife
You might say "for richer or poorer", but this could be a deal breaker.
Baby Boomers lead the way in Australians who feel keeping secrets about money is worse than adultery. ACM file picture
Advice
How mum's pension is affected if she moves into aged care and you inherit money
You can inherit mum's money if she moves into aged care without affecting her pension - just be careful.
Noel Whittaker
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Mum can gift you money when she sells her home and moves into aged care, just be careful how it might affect her pension. ACM file picture/Paul Scambler.

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