Personal finance

Adding crypto to your self-managed super fund? 3 things to keep in mind
March 05, 2022 01:04 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights While Australian super funds don’t yet invest in cryptocurrency, individuals with self-managed funds can include digital assets if they so choose. Despite its short-term volatility, crypto’s long-term potential is, .....

Vodafone, Glencore, Barclays: Most popular shares right now
February 27, 2022 03:18 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariRising energy prices, soaring inflation and interest rates, supply chain bottlenecks, and other disruptions caused by the pandemic have been impacting the stock market for quite some time now. The market was gradually recovering from the impact of .....

Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s what you should keep in mind
February 27, 2022 12:41 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Not only does refinancing provide owners with a chance to consolidate debt and release equity but, more importantly, it gives those owners the chance to land on cheaper interest rates. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (.....

Credit woes: How long does bad credit last in Australia?
February 26, 2022 01:44 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights If you’ve ever applied for credit, including a credit card, home loan, car loan or personal loan, you’ll have what’s known as a credit report (otherwise known as credit history). The good news is, there is a time li.....

How does inflation affect interest rates?
February 20, 2022 01:00 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The UK inflation has hit a fresh 30-year high of 5.5% in January 2022. The Bank of England has doubled the interest rates from 0.25% to 0.5% after the inflation in UK surged to 5.4% in December 2021. Interest rate is used to control.....

Five personal finance lessons from cricketer Chris Cairns
February 20, 2022 12:07 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsSix months after undergoing emergency surgery for aortic dissection, which culminated in a spinal stroke, Cairns received the terrible news that he’d been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Cairns is one of the most talented all-rounders to have e.....

Wary of paying hefty taxes? Here are five tax-saving tips
February 19, 2022 01:50 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Homeowners can reduce their taxes by acquiring a mortgage offset account. Capital gains refer to the money made through the selling of an asset, like shares or a house, where a profit has been made. People often miss out on ta.....

5 ways to help Kiwis beat inflation and take better control of their finances
February 13, 2022 06:00 AM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandStats NZ has revealed that the cost of living among Kiwi households was up by 5.2% in the quarter ended December 2021 in comparison to the costs a year earlier. In fact, this rise has been the highest since 2008 and is being witnessed by the majori.....

How to choose stocks for investments in UK
February 13, 2022 12:00 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Investing is a process of allocating money on assets with an expectation to generate an income or profit over time. Investing works when you purchase shares of any company at a low price and sell it at a higher price, which is .....

How to inflation-proof your retirement portfolio
February 12, 2022 01:17 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights Inflation is one of the major factors to consider while designing an investment portfolio. Retirees’ investment portfolios generally do not have any inherent inflation adjustment. Every retiree should consider inflation .....

Top tips, tricks to selling insurance in the 21st Century
February 10, 2022 05:34 PM AEDT| By Chloë DonianSelling Insurance in the 21st Century is more lucrative than it’s ever been. Further, newcomers are paying more for insurance. That means selling insurance is more competitive than ever. Hence, we’ve put together a list of the top tips t...

What are the best Cash ISA rates right now?
February 06, 2022 12:00 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariIndividual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are tax-free saving and investment accounts. For the tax year 2021-22 the maximum allowance is £20,000 that you can save within the tax-free wrapper. The same limit has been set for the tax year 2022-23. &nb.....

How hike in interest rates will hit Britons
February 04, 2022 02:19 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariAfter many speculations, The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee has doubled the interest rates to 0.5% from 0.25% on 3 February, as the inflation rate surged unexpectedly to 5.4% in December 2021, making it the highest since 19.....

Why work from home tax relief is being reviewed?
January 30, 2022 12:00 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The work from home tax relief could be closed in the UK after it cost Treasury around £500 million during the pandemic. The terms and conditions were modified for the pandemic and lockdown period to support more workers. The tax.....

How can you boost your credit score?
January 16, 2022 12:10 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Credit score is a numeric summary of your credit records. Maintaining a good credit score can help you in getting loans, mortgage, or credit cards at better terms and lower interest rates. High credit score proves th.....

5 key personal finance tips for 2022
January 09, 2022 12:56 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Experts believe that 2022 may came up with higher bills, rising interest rates and taxes that will affect your monthly budget drastically. Ignoring and not paying your debts in time can affect your financial health and credit score......

How can you boost your income in 2022?
January 02, 2022 12:08 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Everyday expenses are soaring because of rampant inflation, supply chain crisis and increasing bills, interest rates and taxes. Experts predicted that the coming year may further increase the burden on your budget. The year 2021.....
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8 investing tips by Warren Buffett you can follow in 2022
December 26, 2021 12:58 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Warren Buffett is an ace investor of all time and has a net worth of US $107 billion as of 24 December 2021. Buffett manages Berkshire Hathaway, which has around 60 companies under its umbrella. Buffett has held some of his invest.....

What are the growing cybersecurity trends in Australia?
December 13, 2021 05:30 AM AEDT| By SamtaAs the world has transitioned into a new normal, cybercrimes are becoming more and more frequent with sophisticated tactics. With increasing in number of cybercrimes, companies worldwide are struggling to keep their critical data safe. For ex.....

Why Christmas won’t be the same this year?
December 12, 2021 12:19 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The Boris Johnson government has already reintroduced the new Covid measures and announced a plan B measure. The government is hopeful that people will be able to enjoy Christmas this year and currently there are no plan for further .....

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