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Love and money - couple
Navigating love and money Money makes the world go around. But when it comes to relationships, it can sometimes stop them in their tracks.

Navigating love and money can be tricky, but it’s simpler when you learn to communicate about finances in an open and transparent manner. Sometimes easier said than done, we know, but with a few simple tools you could end up reaching your mutual goals sooner and finding more fulfilment in your relationship. Read more
Curve in the road
How to keep ahead of the yield curve US Interest rates have been making headlines in recent months, but do they really matter to Australian investors? The short answer is they do, a lot.

Changes in US interest rate settings have made a big impact on investment returns from bonds and shares over the past year, while uncertainty about the future direction of interest rates is also weighing heavily on markets. Read more
Time growth money
Investing in time pays major dividends Time is our most valuable and finite resource. But often in this age of buzzing devices and communication overload we can feel like we just don’t have enough of it. Like a hamster running around a wheel, we end up feeling simultaneously burnt out while going nowhere. Read more
People on digital devices
Media curation in the digital age Let’s be honest, the number of folks who still read their favourite broadsheet over a morning coffee and croissant is dwindling. Most of us these days engage with our financial news on some sort of touchscreen device, with the content often suggested to us by applications and online news feeds. Read more
Blue car, tax deductions
Car expenses on the ATO radar With almost 4 million Australians making work-related car expense claims, the Australian Tax Office has the practice in its headlights. Read more