Let’s be honest, money and love have always been strange bedfellows. But new research suggests that for millions of Australians, the two are now deeply, perhaps uncomfortably, intertwined. According to a new Finder survey, almost 1 in 5 Australians (17%), that’s about 3.6 million people, admit to pursuing a romantic relationship for financial reasons. In…
We’ve all become comfortable clicking, tapping, and swiping our way through purchases. From household items to birthday gifts, most of us now jump online without a second thought. But behind the glossy ads and tempting discounts lurks a growing threat that far too many Australians are still underestimating. According to the NAB, Australians lost $9.8…
Australians are now paying the highest average rate of income tax in more than two decades, raising concerns too much of the tax burden may be falling on Australian workers in their prime. That’s according to the latest annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, released today. I am…
Trusts have long been one of the most powerful tools available to property investors. Used properly, they can protect your assets, help with estate planning, and provide flexibility in managing your growing wealth. But used poorly – or set up for the wrong reasons – they can quickly turn into financial handcuffs rather than a…
We often talk about Australia’s retirement system being one of the best in the world, underpinned by compulsory superannuation, the age pension, and voluntary savings. But the latest HILDA survey reminds us that the real wealth divide in retirement isn’t about how much super you’ve got – it’s about whether you own your home. The…
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to swipe a card but how hard it feels to pay it off? For many Australians, credit cards are less of a convenience and more of a trap. And according to new research from Finder, this is a growing concern that could keep millions of households stuck…
When most people think of identity theft, they imagine vulnerable seniors being tricked over the phone or tech-savvy scammers preying on the young. But the reality is very different, and far more unsettling. A new study has revealed that the group most likely to be victims of identity fraud in Australia isn’t the elderly or…
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind closed doors when it comes to money in relationships? We like to think love is built on trust, but for many Australians, finances are the last frontier of honesty. A new survey has revealed a startling truth: more than one in four Aussies are hiding financial…
What does it take to be in the top 1% of wealthy people? Is it a matter of luck, hard work, education, or perhaps a combination of these? And more importantly… why do so few people actually get there, even though most dream about it? We know that true wealth is much more than how…
We often talk about the rising cost of living, but new research shows just how much pressure it’s putting on everyday Australians, so much so that millions are dipping into their own pockets to keep loved ones afloat. According to Finder, more than 7.7 million Australians have given financial help to friends or family in…
