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

Treating your tax return as set-and-forget means you could be leaving easy deductions on the table.

  • Dominic Powell

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From rego to road tolls, these are the best rebates to claim now

Federal and state initiatives promise money back on car regos, toll roads, house upgrades, health care and even petrol.

  • Dominic Powell

Can your workplace force you to take annual leave?

Leave is generally underutilised by Australian workers, with roughly 209 million days owing.

  • Dominic Powell
Often it seems to be the responsibility of parents to teach their children about money.

What the trust tax changes mean for your inheritance

Labor says its proposed trust changes are not a “death tax”. How will they impact succession planning?

  • Dominic Powell
Labor’s property tax reforms mean investors may need to consider spending their cash elsewhere.

Property or shares? The budget just flipped the script

With the tax system changing and house prices likely to fall as a result, other investment types might now become much more appealing.

  • Dominic Powell
No one goes into a relationship thinking that they’ll break up, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.

Can you really afford that cute pooch? How to avoid pet regret

A new survey has found one in five pet owners regret getting a furry friend and that the unexpected cost is a major factor.

  • Dominic Powell
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Could this be the year to lodge

A free $1000? Not quite. Here’s how the new instant tax deduction works

A major tax shake-up means you’ll be able to claim up to $1000 in work-related expenses without having to keep receipts.

  • Dominic Powell
Real Money newsletter wills estates planning generic retirement death estate

A ‘floozy clause’ in a will: Can you really protect your money from the grave?

Lawyers say people are increasingly asking how they can protect their assets after they die.

  • Dominic Powell
You could be paying more than you need to across various aspects of your life.

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

Suddenly, it seems the price of everything, not just petrol, is up. So, get forensic about your finances with these seven expense audits.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
It’s not just the bank of mum and dad providing money to the younger generation.

Before gifting your grandchildren money, consider the hidden costs

It’s not just the bank of mum and dad helping kids buy property: grandparents are increasingly giving cash.

  • Dominic Powell