871 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Superannuation

Australia's superannuation system is failing women

The Australian Services Union (ASU) have released their findings from two surveys about retirement security, and they believe the results show that Australia’s compulsory superannuation system is “failing women”.

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Car Loans

Cars? In this Economy?

Australians are less confident about their finances now than they were at the beginning of 2017, according to Roy Morgan Research.

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Superannuation

Government cracks down on unpaid super

If you’re one of the 3 million Aussies who have been shortchanged on super contributions, you’re in luck.

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Savings Accounts

Aussies off the hook for late tax returns

Good news for those who leave things to the last minute.

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Home Loans

Sydney and Melbourne make top 10 in luxury property rankings

Knight Frank have released the Prime Global Cities Index for Q1 2017, and the results show a global surge in luxury residential property, particularly in China’s key cities.

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Savings Accounts

Employment rates rising, but millions still job hunting

Figures released by Roy Morgan have brought some good news, with Australia’s employment rates increasing over the last 12 months.

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Savings Accounts

Double, double, toil and trouble: the true cost of twins

Having a baby can be one of the most exciting - and expensive - times in your life. But just because you’re having twins doesn’t mean the price tags should multiply as well.

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Home Loans

RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 1.50 per cent

In a move widely predicted by economists, The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have left the cash rate on hold at 1.50 per cent at the July Board meeting.

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Home Loans

Sydneysiders paying almost double the national average rent

Data from SQM Research has revealed the average weekly rents for all houses and units for the week ending 28 June 2017.

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Home Loans

Census 2016 results: Australia ageing & renting

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their figures for the December Quarter as well as census data for 2016, painting a picture of an ageing Australia, with a growing population who are choosing to rent over purchasing property.