Tag Archives: Saving Money
Holiday budgeting tips — How to avoid a travel debt hangover
Posted on 01. Jan, 2019 by admin.
We’ve all had the feeling. You step off the plane from Bangkok still buzzing, images from your holiday flitting through your mind—the Parthenon, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower. What a trip…you’re not going to kiss the tarmac or anything but it’s good to be home! You post the final selfie to Instagram on your mobile […]
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How Australians will use their tax return
Posted on 01. Oct, 2018 by admin.
© AMP Life Limited. First published August 2017 With nearly one in three people planning to save their tax return, have you considered what you might do with yours? This year more than 75% of Australians expect to receive a tax return, with a large portion of the population planning to use the money they […]
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Are you entitled to a tax deduction on personal super contributions?
Posted on 01. Aug, 2018 by admin.
© AMP Life Limited. First published April 2018 This financial year is the first time that employees can claim a tax deduction for their personal super contributions. Personal super contributions made during the 2017-18 financial year can now be claimed as a tax deduction by most Australian workers. This follows changes made by the government […]
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Why it pays to contribute to your partner’s super
Posted on 01. Jun, 2018 by admin.
© AMP Life Limited. First published March 2018 If your other half is a stay-at-home parent, working part-time or out of work, adding to their super could benefit you both financially. If your spouse (husband, wife, de facto or same-sex partner) is a low-income earner or not working at the moment, chances are they’re accumulating […]
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Be the boss of your cash
Posted on 01. Feb, 2018 by admin.
© AMP Life Limited. First published 15 October 2017 If, like many others, your life and money feels a bit like a juggling act – paying bills here and there… and “Uh oh, forgot about the council rates, guess that one’s going on the credit card”. You may be thinking that having some extra cash […]
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12 ways to enjoy summer without spending a fortune
Posted on 02. Jan, 2018 by admin.
© AMP Life Limited. First published December 2016 If you’re wondering how you’ll make ends meet this silly season, check out these tips on how to spend, without spending every cent. Summer in Australia can often be one of the busiest times of year with end-of-year work parties, Christmas, family gatherings, mini holiday breaks, not […]
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What to do when you come into money
Posted on 01. Nov, 2017 by admin.
Published on Advant Plus in July 2017. Article by AMP Life Limited. Whether you’re faced with an inheritance, redundancy package or winning lottery ticket, it’s wise to consider your financial situation and future goals. For most of us, a financial windfall isn’t something that comes around very often. And while the extra cash is welcome, […]
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Can delayed gratification help you with your finances?
Posted on 01. Apr, 2017 by admin.
By AMP Life Limited, originally published 10 June 2016 at https://www.amp.com.au/news/2016/june/how-can-delayed-gratification-help-finances Are you the type of person who always has to have the latest clothes, smart technology or gym gear? If you answered yes to this question, you could be a person who likes instant gratification, that is, you like to indulge in instant reward […]
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Spending more to the tax office than you should?
Posted on 03. Jan, 2017 by admin.
Can you keep more money for yourself and work towards being better off from 2017? As the year-end fast approaches, it’s a good time to think about how you can start working towards being better off. Before the end-of-year holidays start shifting into full swing and before you know it you’re splurging your hard-earned money, […]
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Social Security Age Pension Assets test changes in January 2017
Posted on 01. Sep, 2016 by admin.
You may be aware that the Age Pension assets test will change from 1 January 2017, impacting the thresholds by which the value of assets owned (excluding the family home) are based on, before you may lose your eligibility for the Age Pension. These changes are aimed at increasing the amount of people eligible for […]
