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ATO tax statistics reveal the richest postcodes, occupations

Surgeons and anesthetists are the country’s richest professions, while the most exclusive places to live lie mostly around Sydney’s northern beaches, the ATO’s latest statistics show.

By William Jolly ● March 29, 2019

Wage expectations remain low

More Australians don’t believe their wages will rise this year than those who do, according to a poll by EY Sweeney.

By Emma Duffy ● March 26, 2019

Singapore, Paris, Hong Kong: The Economist names the world’s most expensive cities

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2019 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey reveals how Australian cities compare to the rest of the world when it comes to the cost of living.

By William Jolly ● March 19, 2019

‘Bank-xious’: 94% of Australians don’t trust their banks

An ME Bank survey of Australian banking customers has revealed the startling statistics on how Australians feel about their banks in the post royal-commission world.

By William Jolly ● March 18, 2019

What over two-thirds of Aussie consumers say are the wisest places for savings

The mood of Australian consumers has deteriorated this month, according to the latest consumer sentiment index from the Westpac-Melbourne Institute.

By Dominic Beattie ● March 13, 2019

ACTU calls for increase to the minimum wage

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for a $43-per week pay increase for Australia’s lowest paid workers, in the lead up to this year’s federal election.

By William Jolly ● March 13, 2019

Unwanted online purchases costing Australians nearly $400 a year: ME Bank

Not returning unwanted items bought online is having a pretty serious impact on our bank accounts, according to a new ME Bank study.

By William Jolly ● March 13, 2019

Employees could soon choose how often they receive their salary

One new Australian fintech is seeking to change the way Australians get paid, by allowing them to access a portion of their regular salary early.

By William Jolly ● March 11, 2019

New home buyers delaying overseas travel

Nearly half of all Australians who’ve recently bought a property are waiting more than three years before going on their next overseas trip, a survey found.

By William Jolly ● March 08, 2019

Retail spending barely lifts in January

Australian retail turnover rose by just 0.1% in January 2019, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

By William Jolly ● March 07, 2019

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