Scams that the Elderly Should Know About & Avoid
It’s a sad state of affairs when money grubbers start targeting the elderly population for their hard earned money. Unfortunately the growing numbers of scams that directly target the elderly population are growing.
Travel Insurance for Seniors
One of the best things about retirement is finally having the time to travel. Whether you are travelling overseas or domestically in Australia, it is important to be properly insured for any mishaps that may arise.
Do I Need Life Insurance If I’m Married?
With wedding vows come additional responsibilities, the financial obligation to ensure that your partner is secure, no matter what happens in life.
Does chip-and-PIN mean the number’s up for card fraudsters?
A lesson to be learned from the other side of the world 1st August 2014 saw huge changes in Australian personal finance as we welcomed in the end of an era for Australia’s debit and credit cards, with the last ever signature signed to confirm an over the counter transaction. …
What am I Covered for with Private Health Insurance?
For those who don’t qualify for public health care, private health insurance
It’s perfect time to start saying goodbye to paper bills and records
We’ve been talking about the paperless office for years, yet for many (most?) individuals and small businesses, the dream of readily available digitised financial and business records that are easily found, accurate and secure, remains just that – a distant dream.
Is Renting or Leasing Household Appliances a Good Option?
If you are in need of a new household appliance like a new stove, refrigerator, or washing machine, or you want a new computer, household furniture or large TV, but do not have the funds, you may be tempted to consider leasing or renting these goods.
How to Prepare for a Redundancy
As more and more companies seem to be downsizing, or closing down altogether, as is the case with Toyota and General Motors, more people than ever are concerned about their own job security. The truth is that the unemployment rate is resting steady at around 6 percent, with many experts …
Make the Best Use of Your Tax Refund
If you are a low-income earner, it is possible that you may have paid more money in taxes than you owed on your tax return. In addition, you may be eligible for certain tax offsets to reduce you overall tax burden.
Preparing for Your 2014 Tax Return
Ready or not, tax season is here. Although, you have until 31 October 2014 to file your official tax return, now is the time to start gathering all your paperwork together. It is best to get a box or file folder to put all your paperwork in as you receive …