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For many Australians, the cost of having a child simply doesn’t add up.
Opinion
Budgeting

Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.

  • by Victoria Devine
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Opinion
Hip pocket

How five minutes now can help net you a bigger tax refund

  • by Dominic Powell
Your credit card debt is probably the first place you’ll want to start.
Opinion
Household debt

Credit cards, loans or your mortgage: what should you pay off first?

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Take a bit of time to look at your super situation before tax time rolls around.
Opinion
Superannuation

Over 50? Use these seven ways to boost your super before July 1

  • by Bec Wilson
Using up your unused super caps before the end of the financial year could help you save on tax.
Opinion
Superannuation

The super trick that could slash your tax bill – if you act fast

  • by Julia Hartman

Ask an expert

I’m in my 30s and Dad is gifting me $50,000. What should I do with it?

Superannuation is often a good place to stash an early inheritance, but if you’re young, there are likely better places it could be put to use.

Paul Benson
Paul Benson

Money contributor

Should I sell my investment property now, or after July next year?

It’s important to understand how the new capital gains tax rules will affect property sales before and after July 30, 2027.

Noel Whittaker
Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

Will I have to pay tax on my super if it grows over $2 million?

The transfer balance cap limits the amount you can transition into pension mode but it doesn’t apply to growth within your fund.

Paul Benson
Paul Benson

Money contributor

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