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Money How to decide if you need bushfire insurance Our wide, brown land does come with its challenges, especially insurance affordability. Here’s what you need to know if you live in a bushfire-prone area and want to stay insured.

Money 7 lasting financial impacts from the COVID pandemic It’s 4 years since the COVID lockdowns started. Just as a sound can reverberate around a room, the effects of the pandemic continue to reverberate in economies. Putting aside the long-term health impacts this article by Dr Shane Oliver looks at 7 key lasting economic impacts.

Money Understand the ‘4% rule’ and why you must drawdown your super Superannuation nest eggs can be complex and subject to weird rules and regulations, including drawdown rules. Nigel Bowen busts the myths on retirement planning and explains Australia’s drawdown rules.

Money TTR: the secret superannuation strategy that will maximise your retirement income Want to work less hours while fattening up your superannuation? Australia's clever superannuation system offers a Transition to Retirement pension - also called TTR - as a way to facilitate semi-retirement and tax saving before you make the leap to complete retirement.

Money The frustration-free way to bank securely online The days of bank tellers spending time with customers to withdraw, deposit or pay bills at a local branch are rapidly drawing to an end. Here’s how to embrace online banking on the web and in your bank's app while still getting all the support and help you need to avoid painful time-wasting while also remaining secure.

Money How to decide if you need flood insurance Insuring your home against a flood is a cost that can skyrocket, depending on where you live. Here's what to know about getting the right comprehensive insurance for your needs.

Money The art of cashing in at retirement There were lots of Australians in the past who relied solely on the Age Pension. There will be lots of Australians in the future who rely exclusively on their super funds. Between those two groups of people, there will be those who need to think hard about how they balance different types of retirement income to support the lifestyle they've become accustomed to. This article is for them.

Money 5 ways to avoid the private health insurance price hikes Here are 5 fast fixes for the coming 3.03% health insurance prices hikes. Finance educator Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon explains the easy ways the 14.7 million Australians who have private health insurance cover can ease the wallet shock of the price rises, effective from April 1 this year.

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