Living costs hampering Aussies’ savings plans, NAB wellbeing survey reveals
More than one in 10 Aussies don’t have $2000 spare for an emergency, while one in five missed a bill or loan payment in the past three months, according to …
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Revealed: How many Aussies are living in poverty
The number of Australians living in poverty has soared after falling by half in 2020 when the federal government ramped up coronavirus economic support. Australia had significantly reduced income inequality, …
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Australia needs to pick up the pace on crypto reform or risk missing out
An opportunity to lead the world on cryptocurrency will pass Australia by unless the government and its financial agencies do not pick up the pace. In the keynote address to …
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NSW opposition claims costs for drivers have never been higher
The NSW opposition has slammed the government for slugging drivers with record fines, fees and tolls. Figures showed vehicle registration revenue had gone up 42.5 per cent in real terms …
Read MoreThis 27-year-old former stock trader earns $650,000 a year in LA—and she's on her way to $1 million
When Lauren Simmons introduces herself to new people, she usually says she works in finance. But really, the 27-year-old is an author, producer, podcast and TV host, angel investor and …
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‘Missing’: Scott Morrison slammed for track record on working women
Australian women say their job security has worsened and the cost of living has become more unaffordable under the Morrison government as they continue to be paid less on average …
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Website launched for young Australians making their first financial decisions
Young Australians will have access to free online education about making financial decisions, including how to open a bank account and plan a budget after getting a first job. The …
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Bad news for Aussie drivers amid sky high petrol prices
Australian drivers have been warned petrol prices could increase even further, despite them hovering around $2 per litre across the country. Motorists in Adelaide have reported the highest average price …
Read MoreKevin O'Leary: Follow this rule to figure out how much you should spend on housing
Whether you're looking to rent or own your next home, Kevin O'Leary says there's an easy way to determine how much you can afford to pay. The judge of CNBC's …
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Worker’s sacking upheld after sending 1260 personal texts in two months
The workplace umpire has upheld the sacking of a woman who sent an “extraordinary” amount of personal text messages while on the job. Lynda Murphy was being paid $48 an …
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