What is passive income?

Passive income can be loosely defined as investment returns that require little to no effort to attain. Imagine if you could retire sooner, repay your credit card debts, grow your savings and/or bolster your investment portfolio to generate further sources of passive income.

Inflation ticks higher: Will this spur more interest rate hikes?

Annual headline inflation jumped to 7.8 per cent in December on the back of expensive domestic and international holiday costs and rising energy prices. The question remains: Will the RBA continue to hike the cash rate to quell inflation or could we see a pause?

Is Australia heading for a recession?

Forecasts remain conflicted. Australia last experienced a recession in 2020, an aftershock from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Before that we'd been sailing pretty since '90/91. The 2023 outlook for the world economy is contractionary but Australia may be well-positioned to face the headwinds of a potential recession.

Commonwealth Bank hikes savings rates to 4% - here's what you need to know

CBA's new introductory NetBank Saver rate is 4 per cent but once the honeymoon period expires, this reduces to 1.6 per cent. Some customers may be taken in by the precursory offer, unaware of the eventuality.

How much are gutter replacement costs?

Gutter replacement costs will vary depending on a number of factors, such as the amount of new guttering needed, the time it will take to replace the damaged guttering and the type of materials required.

How are NFTs taxed in Australia?

If you’ve transacted with NFTs in any way - bought, sold, gifted, traded, exchanged for cryptocurrency - you must declare all transactions and any capital gains or losses as part of your income tax return.

What type of loan is right for your business? Check out January's top personal loans

Despite the current borrowing downturn, there are still plenty of competitive personal loans available to support your financial needs, such as in business. Deciding between a business loan and a personal loan requires careful consideration.

How do you file a car insurance claim?

If you are involved in an accident, your priority, whether or not you’re responsible, is to collect as much information as possible, including when and where the incident occurred and details of the other car and driver. These details must then be reported to your insurer.

NSW first home buyers can now choose upfront stamp duty or annual land tax: here's how it works

Eliminating the obligation of stamp duty reduces up-front costs for first home buyers and, depending on your home’s value over time and the implications of future legislative changes, may save you thousands of dollars, particularly if you have intentions of selling your home within a particular time frame.

How much is car insurance likely to cost me?

The amount you'll pay in car insurance costs can depend on the level of coverage you want as well as the car you drive, your age and and driving history.