CHANGES TO CONSUMER PRICE INDEX IN MARCH QUARTER:Quarterly change (followed by annual change in brackets)Consumer Price Index – up 2.1 per cent in quarter (up 5.1 per cent annually)Food and non-alcoho …

The annual rate of inflation has soared to its highest level since 2001, fuelled by rising petrol prices and higher dwelling construction costs.The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the consumer pr …

Australia’s economic recovery has been faster and better than expected, with stunningly low unemployment and soaring commodity prices, but what comes next is unclear.The latest Deloitte Access Economi …

Super Charge Your Super Looking for smart ways to boost your superannuation? Do so before the end of this financial year to maximise any tax benefits.Having a superannuation savings strategy not only …

A complete breakdown by sector and what you need to know in relation to the 2022 Federal Budget.ECONOMYBudget deficit of $78 billion in 2022/23Deficit narrows to $56.5 billion in 2023/24, $47.1 billio …

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”Discover Henry Ford Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not take into account your perso …

Recovery from the NSW and Queensland floods is expected to cost more than $6 billion in support payments for families, industries, and communities, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says.In his 2022/23 budget …

With the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold again, many employers aren’t in a position to hand out pay rises, no matter how hard you’ve worked. If that’s the case in your role, it’s worth asking for other …

The states are set to share in $166.4 billion from the federal government over the next financial year.The budget papers released on Tuesday reveal the Morrison government will permanently boost the s …

Forecasts for the unemployment rate have been slashed in the federal budget to levels not seen since the early 1970s.Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his fourth budget on Tuesday predicting an …

Online retailers resort to all kinds of strategies to separate you from your hard-earned money. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa names three tactics to look out for — and shares how you can keep …

Single parents will now be able to access the full 20 weeks of paid parental leave, under changes to the scheme announced in the federal budget.The 2022/23 budget unveiled changes to the paid parental …