COVID-19 impacted Australians could receive $3,000 towards rent and bills Australians impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 to put towards their rent and bills. By Emma Duffy ● July 07, 2020
Fresh calls for a GST hike to 12.5% Big four accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers has called for a 12.5% GST, which it says could net up to $40 billion in extra tax revenue. By Harrison Astbury ● July 07, 2020
Withdrew from your super due to COVID-19? The ATO is watching Up to three million Australians could be in the tax office’s crosshairs this tax season, thanks to the recently introduced early super access scheme. By William Jolly ● July 06, 2020
Australians to rein in their spending this financial year Australians are resolving to rein in their discretionary spending in the new financial year, a new survey shows. By William Jolly ● July 06, 2020
Open banking gives power back to customers Opinion: Consumer Data Right gives consumers the ability to better manage their finances By Giuseppe Porcelli ● July 06, 2020
Aussies return to shops as retail sales see largest ever monthly rise Australian retail turnover rose 16.9% in May, seasonally adjusted. By Alex Brewster ● July 03, 2020
Nearly 400,000 young Australians have drained their super Hundreds of thousands of young Australians have completely emptied their super balances, according to damning new analysis. By William Jolly ● July 02, 2020
1.4 million relying on Foodbank amid calls for JobKeeper & JobSeeker extension Charities such as Foodbank have seen significant demand for their services as a result of COVID-19. By Alex Brewster ● July 02, 2020
Open banking launches: What does it mean for your savings? After a six-month delay open banking has finally launched, so how will it affect you? By Alex Brewster ● July 01, 2020
2.5 million Australians expected to access additional early super withdrawal As many as 2.5 million Australians are expected to withdraw more of their retirement savings when the second round of the super early release scheme kicks off on Wednesday. By Emma Duffy ● June 30, 2020