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Inflation debate: Older Australians accused of driving crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024

... "And we've got a whole lot of things going on here, number one being inflation, which everyone is seeing the cost of living rise dramatically. Everyone is being hit by that, young folks, old folks, everyone. "Then you've got renters, who are ...

Australians selling assets over seeking help: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024

... 5.8 million people, have struggled to make repayments in the last 12 months. The top reasons for this included cost of living pressures, reduced income, and unexpected expenses. Despite struggling to make repayments, three in 10 Australians (30%) said ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024

... singles to save $100,000 by the same age. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said retirees are feeling considerable cost of living pressure on their household budgets and added that ongoing inflationary pressure has reinforced the need for Australia's ...

Industry reacts to Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024

... pockets of taxpayers, especially low- and middle-income taxpayers, and provide welcome relief from the surging cost of living," H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said. "As originally designed by the Liberal/National government, the ...

Budget 2024: Stage 3 tax cuts to take effect July 1

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... would be around $1888 a year, or $36 a week. "Our new tax cuts for middle Australia are the biggest part of the cost of living relief in this Budget. From July 1, all 13.6 million taxpayers will get a tax cut," Chalmers said. "And for 84% of taxpayers ...

Budget 2024: Cost of living relief takes centre stage

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

Support will be boosted for Australians facing acute and urgent financial pressures with $138 million to meet sustained high demand for crisis support including emergency relief, food relief and financial support services. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced ...

Budget 2024: Additional $11.3bn promised for housing

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... new housing investments in the Budget to help deliver a comprehensive Homes for Australia plan. "We're easing the cost of living - and we're building more homes for Australians. In the five years from this July, we aim to build 1.2 million of them. Our ...

Inflation spooks retirees more than healthcare costs

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024

... results. Six in seven Australians (85%) are more cautious about how and what they spend money on, given the rising cost of living and inflation pressures. Equip Super head of advice Paul Stocker said it's completely understandable that everyday Australians ...

What retiree portfolios need to avoid future cost-of-living crises

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 29 APR 2024

... Minney said an investment strategy that provides a steady rate of return is required to confidence in retirement. "Cost of living spikes tend to be short term and that is manageable during the accumulation phase as there is time to recover. Retirement ...

Government introduces company merger overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024

... productivity, to put downward pressure on prices and to deliver more choice for Australians under the pump with the cost of living. These changes will deliver greater benefits to the economy and to consumers and provide certainty to businesses." Subject ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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