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How to deal with financial stress
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How to deal with financial stress
More high-income earners are now also experiencing financial stress. We go through practical ways to reduce it
Shani Jayamanne | 14 October 2024
US inflation hit another record in June but this is the peak: Morningstar
Markets
US inflation hit another record in June but this is the peak: Morningstar
While inflation hit a 41-year high in June, falling food and energy costs should ease the pain in July.
Lauren Solberg | 14 July 2022
Why you’re paying more for petrol (and it’s not just Russia)
Personal Finance
Why you’re paying more for petrol (and it’s not just Russia)
The pandemic and war in Europe were shocks to an already creaking oil market.
Lewis Jackson | 22 April 2022
Why am I paying more for coffee?: Cost of living - Pt 1
Personal Finance
Why am I paying more for coffee?: Cost of living - Pt 1
We kick off a new series on rising prices for a series of staples and whether they're likely to increase.
Lewis Jackson | 12 April 2022
What the pre-election budget means for investors
Personal Finance
What the pre-election budget means for investors
Cash handouts, winners from the infrastructure splurge and warnings that spending could accelerate the start of interest rate hikes.
Lewis Jackson | 29 March 2022
What's your real inflation rate?
Personal Finance
What's your real inflation rate?
Headline inflation is spiking but it doesn't tell the full story with some households disappropriately affected. Here's how to calculate your own...
Christine Benz | 29 March 2022
Rising living costs hit SMSFs
Retirement
Rising living costs hit SMSFs
A return to normality brings with it an increase in the cost of enjoying a ‘comfortable’ retirement, writes Anthony Fensom.
Anthony Fensom | 24 June 2021
Should employer super contributions be increased?
Retirement
Should employer super contributions be increased?
Rising living costs and income inequality sit on one side, and changing living standards on the other in this debate about boosting the minimum...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 25 June 2019
Australia ranked 6th for retirement wellbeing
Retirement
Australia ranked 6th for retirement wellbeing
Australia has retained its position among the top 10 best places for retirees because of improvements in financial security and health, according to...
Emma Rapaport | 18 September 2018