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Look for a good currency exchange rate and check the fees when sending money overseas. A small difference can mean more money gets to your

Employers are desperate for workers and cost of living pressures are making it tough to live on a pension. That’s a perfect mix of conditions

Aging at home with government-subsidised funding is made possible through the Home Care Packages program. However, a crackdown on what the funds can be used

Key takeaways How to minimise super fees and insurance contributions How to boost your super while reducing your tax obligations The resources available to manage

Withdrawing part of your superannuation fund balance then paying it back into the account, known as a recontribution strategy, may sound a little strange but

Catch up on your super If you’ve had an irregular or interrupted income in the past, you might’ve missed out on opportunities to contribute to super.

Key takeaways The fundamentals of money management, including goal setting, budgeting, debt prioritisation, and investing for the future. What to do to help ensure your

Borrowing to invest, also known as gearing or leverage, is a risky business. While you get bigger returns when markets go up, it leads to

Key takeaways One of the main things to consider before investing is to have a plan – consider your investment goals including when and how

You can get your super when you retire and reach your ‘preservation age’. This is between 55 and 60, depending on when you were born.

Have a savings goal and budget It’s much easier to be a good saver if you have a goal in mind. It might be a

Key takeaways An understanding of the factors that influence the amount you can borrow for a mortgage, such as income and expenses, Loan-to-Value Ratio, credit