Personal finance
Adding crypto to your self-managed super fund? 3 things to keep in mind
March 04, 2022 06:04 AM PST| 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, .....
Wary of paying hefty taxes? Here are five tax-saving tips
February 18, 2022 06:50 AM PST| 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 12, 2022 11:00 AM PST| 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 12, 2022 05:00 AM PST| 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 11, 2022 06:17 AM PST| 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 09, 2022 10:34 PM PST| 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 growing cybersecurity trends in Australia?
December 12, 2021 10:30 AM PST| 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.....
How ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ schemes can create serious debt issues
December 03, 2021 05:17 AM PST| By Rishika RainaWhen it comes to the festive season, most companies and retailers opt various ways to lure people to spend, spend, spend. But many experts have said that schemes like ‘Shop now, pay later' can create a huge mess of personal debt as many have .....
Why are bank frauds rising in the UK?
November 24, 2021 11:14 PM PST| By Priya BhandariFraud in the UK has risen to an alarming level that it has become a national issue especially during the pandemic times. According to the Financial Ombudsman service, complaints about the Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams has steadily rose by 30%.....
How do Britons pay their taxes?
November 24, 2021 04:43 AM PST| By Priya BhandariHighlights Only 48% of Britons said they have total knowledge about how much tax they pay. Rest are still clueless about basic tax breakup. The Basic tax includes Income Tax, Inheritance tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporate tax, Value added .....
Measures of Financial Efficiency
October 28, 2021 02:02 AM PDT| By Eva CastleberryA company's financial analysis allows it to determine its current state, opportunities, and problems. This valuable information is used both for making current management decisions and for strategy development. Investors, shareholders, and business o...
How Much Money can a Money Counter Hold?
October 28, 2021 01:56 AM PDT| By Destiny RicksWhen someone owns a business, a large stream of money usually goes in and out of the business daily. With high quantities of cash being exchanged every day, this means the person who has to count that money at the end of the day has a significant and...
Ghosts, Monsters, Ghouls and Stocks: Is the Halloween Strategy a Ghost Story?
October 19, 2021 03:27 AM PDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsGather around the torchlight for this is a story century old which must be told in a deathly whisper and to those who absorb it, they have the choice to employ it and wait and see whether or not portfolio enjoys it. This is the Halloween strategy. .....
Want to jack up your income? Here are five side hustles to try
October 18, 2021 02:09 AM PDT| By AayushIf you are striving to make ends meet or just want to ramp up your income, then it might be time to embark on some side hustles. While searching online to start a new business or take up a new side job to bolster your earnings, you might come acros.....
How to file income tax returns: Here’s a step-by-step guide
October 15, 2021 11:37 PM PDT| By Ipsita SarkarPeople get overwhelmed over how to file tax returns as soon as the tax-filing season approaches. However, there is no need for panic. You simply need to follow some basic rules and avoid mistakes. The US has a multi-layered income tax system. The F.....
How about investing in gold right now
October 13, 2021 08:24 PM PDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Gold is considered as a stable investment option as compared to the other volatile assets. Gold may not be a good diversifier in case of rising interest rates. Gold prices have a strong inverse relationship with real interest rates,.....
Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio if You Are in 30s
October 04, 2021 07:16 AM PDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights With changing priorities of the investors with age, the allocation of stocks in their portfolio also changes. Investors in their 30s should go for a mix of both high growth and dividend paying stocks for maximum short-term as well as.....
Are you saving enough? Here’s how to build a retirement fund
September 25, 2021 07:15 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahSavings are crucial for a peaceful, fun, and secure old age. Likewise, they are critical for your retirement activities. But it requires meticulous planning from early in the career. Tax-free retirement savings plans could be one of the options. T.....
Micro Investing Apps: What You Need to Know
September 23, 2021 11:50 PM PDT| By Anastasiia LastovetskaToday, people want to receive stable wages and have the possibility of passive income. That is why micro-investing is becoming more popular in the world than ever. Moreover, this tool is available to everyone. Surprisingly, it is true that just a cou...
Want to pay off your student loan faster? Here’s how, when to start
September 18, 2021 07:01 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahStudent loan debt in the US stood at a staggering US$1.54 trillion last year, an all-time high. So, if you are worried about your loan repayment, you are not alone. Millions of students are currently facing such challenges, with the covid pandemic .....