[VIDEO] Getting your super started

21 July

  It is important to start growing and actively managing your super as early as possible for your retirement. For most people, super begins when you start work and your employer starts paying super for you. If you’re a contractor or a...[Read More]

Thinking about self-managed super?

27 January

(ATO)   If you set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you’re in charge – you make the investment decisions for the fund and you’re held responsible for complying with the super and tax laws. It’s a major financial decision...[Read More]

Top 100 Most Visited Countries Comparison (2019) [video]

24 June

  How did Australia go in this animated ranking by WawamuStats of the most popular countries visited in 2019?

Travel between home and work and between workplaces: What you can claim

19 June

(ATO) Trips between home and work are generally considered private travel. In some circumstances, you can claim a deduction for travel between home and work, as well as for some travel between two workplaces. If your travel was partly private, you...[Read More]

[ANIMATED VIDEO] What does the Reserve Bank do?

25 March

  Find out what the Reserve Bank of Australia does in this short animated video. Learn more at www.rba.gov.au/education.

Privacy law changes are here – is your SME ready? [VIDEO]

5 February

(Steadfast) New Australian privacy laws came into force on February 22. Experts warn you may be left scrambling if your SME hasn’t locked down personal information and developed a response plan to deal with privacy breaches. Changes to the...[Read More]

What Bill Gates is afraid of

5 February

What’s likeliest to kill more than 10 million human beings in the next 20 years? It’s probably not what you’d think.

Choosing a super fund is like picking your perfect match [VIDEO]

29 January

MoneySmart (ASIC) Choosing a super fund is a bit like dating. Pick the right fund and you’ll be set for a long, happy and comfortable life when you retire. Set your sights on the wrong one and you’re in for a world of pain. Here’s...[Read More]

Five steps to building wealth [VIDEO]

15 January

MoneySmary (ASIC) 1. Know your financial starting point If you don’t know your current financial position, how will you know if your wealth is growing? If you want to build your wealth, making a list of all your assets and liabilities is a...[Read More]

[VIDEO] 5 People around the world shared their take on living well

1 January

Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) What does living well mean to you in 2020? People around the world shared their take on living well in a 30-second video. Find out how five global citizens are planning for their best...[Read More]

[VIDEO] Invest smarter: The golden rules of investing

4 December

MoneySmart (ASIC) Smart investors don’t rely on good luck; they plan, research and understand their investments and how these fit with their financial goals. Work out your financial goals If you’re planning to invest, being well...[Read More]

[VIDEO] Be prepared for life’s emergencies

13 November

MoneySmart (ASIC) Life insurance protects you or your family from financial difficulty after an unexpected event, like an illness, injury or death. When you’re buying life insurance, take the time to understand the cost of the premiums...[Read More]

Dealing with debt collectors, the dos and dont’s

6 November

Video: Dealing with debt collectors ASIC’s Michael Saadat talks about debt collectors and your rights when dealing with them. MoneySmart (ASIC) The dos and don’ts of debt collecting If you fall behind on your loan, credit card or...[Read More]

Property investment

6 November

Video: Property spruikers’ seminars investigated MoneySmart (ASIC) Buying and managing an investment property Buying a property to rent out is a popular form of long-term investment in Australia. Houses and units are easier to understand than...[Read More]

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) Do-it-yourself super [VIDEO]

30 October

Video: SMSFs – You can’t do it all yourself SMSFs are often called ‘do-it-yourself funds’, but that isn’t really the case. Meet the people who you will have to work with or who can help you meet your obligations as an...[Read More]