Here’s why car payments are so high right now
Car payments have skyrocketed in recent years due to a combination of high prices and high interest rates. While some relief may come soon, industry insiders say prices may still …
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More than 200,000 South Australians to get $244 cost-of-living payment
South Australian concession card holders will receive a $243.90 cost-of-living payment into their bank accounts by the end of the week. More than 210,000 South Australians will receive the payment …
Major Afterpay changes, including delayed initial payments and preferred payment day, come into effect
Major changes to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service Afterpay have come into effect. Under its new terms of service, select customers will now have the option to delay their …
Just weeks to claim $500 annual cash boost available to millions through superannuation co-contribution scheme
Australians have just weeks left to claim a $500 cash boost to their super. To get the cash boost deposited in their super fund after tax time, eligible Australians will …
Finance expert’s simple guide to everything you need to know for tax time
Tax time is just around the corner which can bring unexpected returns — but also stress and confusion. But it doesn’t have to. Australian finance expert, author and Smart Women …
‘A job like no other’: Why workers in this industry are considered Australia’s happiest
Cafe workers have been revealed as Australia’s happiest employees, according to a recent survey. Data in the timesheet platform Deputy’s second annual Shift Pulse Report found that the hospitality sector …
Why competition in the housing market is cooling off
Goodboy Picture Company | E+ | Getty Images More homeowners are listing their homes for sale, but properties are taking longer to sell as potential buyers face high prices and …
Second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is June 17
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is June 17, and you could owe a penalty if you don’t send a payment, according to …
Industries where workers tend to have higher 401(k) balances
To gauge your retirement preparedness, you may compare your 401(k) balance with other savers’ progress. But you might find that people in your field are a better comparison point than …
Why Gen Z is investing earlier than millennials did
Eternity In An Instant | Stone | Getty Images The financial benefit of starting to invest early The time element is crucial for investing. A teenager opening a retirement savings …