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Australia’s charitable nature trails other nations

While Australians will bequest more than $1 billion to charities this year, our rate of giving is less than many other wealthy nations. The latest Bequest Report from

Cost of living rise above inflation for every household

For the first time in more than 13 years, the cost of living for every Australian household has risen faster than inflation. The June 2024 quarter figures from the

RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 percent

Interest rates remain unchanged after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate at 4.35 percent following its board meeting today. The RBA statement after

Multiple benefits to e-bike commuting

E-bikes could replace many cars in the daily city commute with a tweak to current tax laws, according a national peak body. The National Automotive Leasing and Salary

Crypto wallets hit in billion-dollar world-wide scam

The crypto currency wallets of more than 2000 Australians have been compromised in a scam which has netted $4 billion globally in three years. The Australian Federal

Households ease back on spending in June

Australian consumers returned to tightening their belts in June, with spending falling for the first time since March. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data

Financial security out of reach for Australian youth

More than half of Australia’s youth believe they will be worse off than their parents, with many doubting they will find financial security in the future. The 2024

Fruit and vege prices drive inflation to 3.8 percent

Housing and food prices, including a more than six percent rise in the cost of fruit and vegetables, drove a one percent rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) last

Maccas hit with rare global sales drop

McDonalds has experienced its first global sales drop in four years as the post-pandemic cost-of-living roller coast continues. The food giant reported that global

High-interest cards cost Aussies over $468m

Australians cost themselves more than $468 million over the past six years by not switching to low-interest credit cards. A new Australian Securities & Investments

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