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Cryptocurrencies

Australia's first physical crypto gift cards are now on sale for Christmas

Maybe this is the present for that special someone who is very hard to buy for. You can even go…

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie app promises 4%pa return on AUD 'stablecoin' cryptocurrency

Comparison site reckons 12,000 Australians are waiting to plough their money into this earner. This is how it works.

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Tax

Own ASX ETFs? Why the ATO might be focusing on you

The ATO is paying closer attention to ETF investors.

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Tax

Warning to all ETF shareholders doing their tax returns

Exchange-traded funds are so popular now, but there is a taxation trap ready to maim any investor who is not…

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How to invest

4 tax-time tips for first-time ASX share investors

Pay attention, rookies. This is advice direct from the Australian Taxation Office.

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Cash Rates

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price up following prediction of no rate hike until 2024

NAB's prediction is in line with that of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Cryptocurrencies

How does the ATO know how much money I made from cryptocurrencies?

Digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ether are meant to be anonymous on the blockchain, right? So how would the tax…

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Tax

Selling some ASX shares before tax time? Here's what you should know

Don't let the tax bug bite this financial year. Here's what to know...

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Personal Finance

Young people dominated COVID super withdrawals last year

New research shows that younger Australians withdrew more from their super accounts last year than other age groups. Here's a…

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Tax

What Biden's capital gains tax changes could mean for the ASX 200

What could Joe Biden’s latest proposal mean for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Motley Fool Australia's Scott Phillips breaks…

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Tax

Can you imagine paying tax on every share purchase?

Real estate investors fork out thousands of dollars for stamp duty for each transaction. Did you know stock buyers had…

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Tax

How does tax on ASX shares in Australia work?

Tax on Australian shares? With tax time fast approaching, here are some taxation tips to remember for your ASX share…

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Economy

The Australian economy will recover from COVID-19 this year, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) updated its global economic growth forecast, upping the Australian economy's predicted growth to 4.5%

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Personal Finance

More Aussies now think shares are better than real estate

Half of Australia still reckons giving their cash to the bank is better than stocks. So still plenty of money…

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Personal Finance

4 ways to make your money work harder in 2021

This article is about 4 different ways that Aussies can make their money work harder for them in 2021. A…

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Personal Finance

Here's how to make a $1 million share portfolio by investing $1,000 a month

If want to see how to make a $1 million ASX share portfolio by investing $1,000 a month, this article…

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Personal Finance

How wealthy are you compared to the average household?

How wealthy is your household compared to the average Australian? The answer might surprise you, since wealth inequality is pervasive

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Tax

Do you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? – A common question answered

Wondering if you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? Here are some answers to this common question about…

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Personal Finance

Here's why superannuation changes could see an ETF boom

Government changes to how superannuation is regulated in Australia could lead to a boom in index funds and ETFs. Is…

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Personal Finance

3 important rules to help you build wealth

: I think that there are a few important rules to help you build wealth. I’m going to share three…

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Bank Shares

Why ASX bank shares are rocketing up Friday

Big banks rejoice as they no longer have to report to ASIC about their loan approvals and rejections.

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How to invest

CBA CEO: Borrowing to invest is asking for trouble

Matt Comyn recalls the time when he met a low-income retiree who had lost their life savings after receiving very…

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Personal Finance

3 personal finance tips to help strong investing

I’ve got 3 personal finance tips to help provide the foundation for the ability to go out and confidently invest…

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⏸️ Investor Education

$1.1 billion pot: Do you have lost shares to claim?

Lost stocks, dividends and bank accounts are just sitting there. Here's how to get your hands on your piece of…

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Personal Finance

Here's how to make a $1 million portfolio by investing $1,000 a month

If you want to make a $1 million portfolio then all you need to do is invest $1,000 a month…

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Index investing

How ETFs can be a nightmare at tax time

These shares are popular with retail investors, but experts caution the tax man won't treat them the same way as…

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Personal Finance

Does it ever make sense to access your super early?

It's easy to dismiss accessing your super early as a bad idea, but does it ever make financial sense to…

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Personal Finance

Emergency funds: Are they still important?

Are emergency funds still important? COVID-19 seems to have sent the world upside down, but some financial foundations shouldn’t be…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire with ASX shares starting with $0

It’s totally possible to become a millionaire with ASX shares even if you’re starting with $0 as your portfolio balance.…

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Tax

Tax time 2020! 3 ways to get the most bang for your buck

Now that tax time 2020 is upon us, here are tips you can use to get a better return and…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire in 25 years with $20 a day

It’s definitely possible to become a millionaire in 25 years with just $20 a day. You just need to be…

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Tax

Is investing in super a smart move right now?

Investing in super can generate long-term wealth, but it's not for everyone. Here's some things to consider before locking your…

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Tax

Why you should top up your super before June 30

Here's why having a look at your super fund before tax time 2020 might save you some tax, a lot…

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Tax

One often overlooked tax tip that could save you thousands

The end of the financial year is a little more than a week off and there’s one tax tip that…

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Credit Cards

Is 2020 a good time to get a credit card?

With so much uncertainty in the economy right now, could 2020 be the year to start using a credit card…

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Tax

3 tax tips for investors in 2020

Ensure you make the most of tax time 2020 with these 3 tax tips for investors which could get you…

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Tax

What selling ASX shares means at tax time

If you've been buying and selling ASX shares like mad in 2020, you might want to know what's lying ahead…

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Personal Finance

How much money should you have in your emergency fund going forwards?

How much money should you have in your emergency fund going forwards? The coronavirus pandemic has really changed the financial…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Tax planning for ASX 200 investors

No one likes paying tax. Here are a few things that ASX 200 investors can do to organise their portfolio…

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