Finance

MYOB’s partnerships with Butn and Valiant bear fruit with new loans and finance hub

After partnering with invoice financer Butn, as well as business loan marketplace Valiant, MYOB has launched a new loans and finance hub that removes much of the friction from SME financing.

April 22, 2022 2:57 pm·

Falling for it: take our financial fraud quiz

If you thought scams were a 21st century innovation, think again. Long before the internet existed, fraudsters were taking other people’s money. Try our quiz and test your knowledge of financial fraud.

November 18, 2021 3:31 pm·

Has crypto gone mainstream?

Despite continued fears national regulators could crack down hard on cryptocurrencies, thus generating a “cryptocalypse”, it appears at least some cryptocurrencies are here to stay.

November 1, 2021 4:59 pm·

Downsizers may not have much to give to super

In the 2017-18 federal budget, the government announced various measures to make Australia’s housing market ‘function more rationally’, to the benefit of both older homeowners and aspiring first-home buyers.

August 26, 2021 2:50 pm·

How to use superannuation to save on tax

To encourage Australians to finance their own retirements, the Federal Government taxes (most) super contributions lightly. But many Australians don’t take advantage of this.

August 25, 2021 2:17 pm·

Please explain: What lies behind the cryptocurrency mania?

Cryptocurrencies are both widely disparaged by old people and enthusiastically invested in by younger people. Behavioural economist Professor Maroš Servátka looks at what is going on.

August 16, 2021 12:34 pm·

(Crypto) coining it

Why spend a lifetime working hard and investing wisely to achieve financial security when you can become a cryptocurrency millionaire overnight?

August 16, 2021 12:01 pm·

Can cheap money facilitate rapid wealth building?

A low-interest-rate environment impacts people of all ages and income levels. But individuals in their prime income-earning years face particular challenges and opportunities.

July 1, 2021 2:12 pm·

How do you pay for round-the-clock aged care?

Add a New Post Edit with Elementor Save draft Preview Publish Add title HOW DO YOU PAY FOR ROUND-THE-CLOCK AGED CARE? The elderly often require care, which is costly in whatever form it’s delivered. Here’s how to ensure your parents don’t need to skimp when they are at their most vulnerable.

July 1, 2021 2:03 pm·

End of Financial Year advice

This tax-return season, Australians will have to take into account a global pandemic that was already impacting the economy on 1 July 2020 and continued to do so for the next 12 months.

June 9, 2021 11:39 am·

Open banking is coming, and it could save you money

Open banking is being phased in from July 2019, making it easier for you to switch banks and get a better deal.

May 27, 2021 10:55 am·

How to invest during volatile times

No-one’s sure whether 2021 will feature economic sunshine or storms. Here are some tips on how to invest accordingly

April 29, 2021 9:56 am·

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