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Open to Australians aged 67 or older, the scheme has an interest rate of just 3.95% – which hasn’t changed in more than three years.
As employers rethink wellbeing in a post-pandemic workplace, the key question is whether policies for pets at work are lawful, evidence-based and inclusive.
From cyber attacks to artificial intelligence, no business can ignore the role of technology. New research shows Australia’s boardrooms are missing key expertise.
Home builders with fixed price contracts can only absorb so much cost pressure. Research shows which builders were already at most risk, even before the war started.
From October, there’ll be no nasty surprise charges when you pay by card. But some shoppers may have to pay more than they do today – here’s why.
The most common product for a retirement income stream in super is an account-based pension. How does it work, and what are the alternatives?
Minimum KiwiSaver contributions rise from today for employees and employers. That’s necessary, but the scheme’s design is working against many savers.
The decision will go some way to improve pay equity for young adults. But it will not directly address some other issues of fairness in the workplace.
In normal times, as much as 14% of global maritime trade goes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Disruption would be felt around the world.
Cocoa’s price hit an all-time high in 2024, but has plummeted since. Why aren’t we seeing cheaper chocolates on our supermarket shelves yet?
The changes announced by the prime minister won’t help with supply and are poorly targeted.
Modelling shows higher costs affecting freight, food production, and manufacturing – pushing up the cost of all kinds of goods, from steak to steel.
Fuel theft has risen up to 30% nationally since the start of the Middle East war. Here’s what can push it higher, how common it is – and what to do if you spot it.
Reducing the rate of compulsory super is also unlikely to help with housing affordability.
It’s famously the asset investors flock to in a financial storm. But over the past few months, the gold price has been on a roller coaster ride – and now plummeted.
Changes to fundamental World Trade Organization rules are being driven by the US and EU. This week’s meeting in Cameroon could see developing nations lose out.
Modern economies are better prepared for an energy shock than in the 1970s, but there are still big risks ahead.
If you care about particular issues – from climate change to weapons of war – it’s worth looking more closely at where your money is really going.
It’s highly unlikely Australia will end up with no diesel. But if what is available becomes extremely expensive, the whole economy – and all of us – will feel it.
Australian producers will still be able to use terms like prosecco, kransky and parmesan – but there’s a catch.
While stocking up on petrol or groceries ‘just in case’ feels sensible, it can quickly lead to shortages. But our individual choices can collectively help too.
A multi-billion dollar industry is putting cash back in consumers’ pockets. But there’s a catch.
Try this calculator to see if you will have enough super to retire comfortably.
Air travel faces major disruption. For those whose plans have been disrupted, there are ways to navigate the uncertainty.