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Perth has landed third on a new national household bills worry index, adding to evidence that WA households are struggling to make their money last the month.

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One in five WA households surveyed had been unable to pay bills on time, while 38 per cent said their monthly expenses exceeded their income

Ryan Johnson

Financial and economic abuse is estimated to affect more than 2.4 million Australians, highlighting just how widespread and often hidden this issue can be.

Economic abusePremiumCould you spot financial abuse if it was happening to you?

Right now, financial independence has never been more important. Yet for some West Australians, access to money, employment and financial decision-making is restricted by someone they know and trust.

Helen Mitchell

A substantial number of funerals are now either fully or partially paid from the proceeds of a dedicated funeral fund.

Your MoneyPremiumDying for Centrelink to foot the bill for your funeral?

It’s an inevitable expense that, when done properly, might have Centrelink picking up the tab for your final send-off. 

Nick Bruining

Being able to afford your mortgage is not quite the same thing as being able to afford your life.

DEBTMANPremiumWho’s really to blame for your mortgage pain?

DEBTMAN: Donald Trump? Michele Bullock? Jim Chalmers? Albo? Who can you point the finger at if you’re feeling the home loan squeeze?

Bruce Brammall

What are bonds, where would they sit as an investment risk in your portfolio and are they better than owning shares in the current environment of volatility on the ASX?

BRUINING Q+A PremiumShould I turn to bonds amid share market volatility?

Q+A: What are bonds, where would they sit as an investment risk in your portfolio and are they better than owning shares in the current environment of volatility on the ASX?

Nick Bruining

Westpac has blamed the Albanese Government’s changes to credit card charges for its decision to jack up interest rates paid by Visa and Mastercard users.

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Westpac to jack up interest for Visa, Mastercard users

A big four bank has blamed the Albanese Government’s changes to credit card charges for its decision to jack up interest rates paid by Visa and Mastercard users.

Ben Harvey

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Your MoneyPremiumTax office cracks down on influencers’ income — and perks

The tax office has declared social media influencers must be treated like a business — and declare perks beyond just the money they make.

Stephen Johnson

Last year some of Australia’s largest super funds were targeted as part of cyber attacks where passwords and investments were stolen.

Your MoneyPremium‘Catastrophic risk’ facing our $4.8 trillion super stash

Australia’s superannuation regulator has revealed what the nation’s pension system needs to avoid ‘potentially catastrophic risk’ from cyber crime.

Amy Bainbridge

The group’s Price of Survival report found mortgage debt remained the most common problem among phone callers, ahead of credit cards and tax.

Your MoneyPremiumTax debt climbs helpline rankings as workers fall behind

Tax debt has become the third-most common problem raised with a major debt helpline, climbing from 3.1 per cent of callers five years ago to almost one in five last financial year.

Ryan Johnson

Australians love a European holiday, but moving there can be difficult — something that could soon change under a long-awaited deal that may change everything.

BusinessWhy Europe is getting cheaper for Australians

Aussie travellers are getting a rare break from Europe’s high prices, but the good times may not last.

Tom Richardson

A survey of 4815 Australians found people reckon death benefits should arrive within about 10 weeks, far sooner than some families are getting their money.

Your MoneyPremiumGrieving families face year-long wait for super payouts

Some grieving Australian families are still waiting more than a year to collect their loved ones’ superannuation, with no fixed legal deadline forcing funds to pay up.

Ryan Johnson

Matt Canavan has slammed Tanya Plibersek over Labor's handling of the ATO credit card surcharge ban.

Tax‘Load of rubbish’: Labor blasted over ATO card surcharge ban

Labor’s handling of the ATO credit card surcharge ban has been slammed, with the Government accused of failing to consult small businesses and misleading Australians about the policy’s promised savings. 

Chloe Maher

New figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority show personal contributions jumped 21 per cent to $71.9 billion in 2025-26, more than double the growth rate of employer payments.

Super boostPremiumThe $20-a-week super trick that could leave you $70k richer

Australians are tipping billions more of their own money into super — and new modelling shows how putting aside just one per cent of your salary could deliver a hefty retirement boost.

Ryan Johnson

Knowing what support exists, what you are eligible for, and how to access it is not always straightforward.

Your MoneyPremiumHidden financial burden of 250,000 living with diabetes

Living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes comes with financial costs most people never see. But there is support if you know where to find it. Start here ...

Tara Savage

There are some super-sweet concessions available for pensioners selling up the family home, from pension asset test exemptions and mega earnings on interest to free rent assistance from Centrelink.

Your MoneyPremiumSweet age pension and rental deal after you sell your home

There are some super-sweet concessions available for pensioners selling up the family home, from pension asset test exemptions and mega earnings on interest to free rent assistance from Centrelink.

Nick Bruining

Property expert Gavin Hegney said those taking advantage were often drawing on past experience.

Your MoneyPremiumBoomers get ahead of cooling market for super tax breaks

Baby boomers keen to cash in before WA’s cooling property market gathers pace are looking to maximise their options under a range of senior-friendly rules. 

Nick Bruining

If you’re on a high marginal tax rate, are your savings better off in a bank’s term deposit or in your super? There are advantages to both but the tax breaks could make the move to super more effective.

BRUINING Q+A PremiumShould I shift money out of the bank and into my super?

Q+A: If you’re on a high marginal tax rate, are your savings better off in a bank’s term deposit or in your super? There are advantages to both but the tax breaks could make the move to super more effective.

Nick Bruining

Under existing laws, under-18 workers are only legally guaranteed super if they work more than 30 hours a week for one employer.

Your MoneyPremiumUnder-18s carve-out costing WA teens $46m in lost super

WA teenagers are set to miss out on nearly $50 million in super contributions this year because of a ‘discriminatory’ law, sparking fresh calls from an industry body to scrap the legal carve-out for under-18s.

Cheyanne Enciso

The Australian Securities Exchange’s latest study found more than half of adults now hold investments, an increase of 1.3 million people since 2023.

Your MoneyPremiumAustralia’s 11.5 million-strong investor army has a new face

A record 11.5 million Australians now invest beyond their super and family home, with modest portfolios, new investment choices and a growing wave of younger women changing the market.

Ryan Johnson

The PropTrack report said the Perth property market had been volatile over the past couple decades.

PropertyPremiumREVEALED: Perth’s best property investment hotspots

Where you wish you had invested in residential property a year ago, according to new research.

Kim Macdonald

For those investing through superannuation or managed funds, the choice may already have been made on their behalf. 

Your MoneyPremiumWhat your super money is bankrolling in the AI boom

Your super could be backing the AI boom without you knowing it. A Dunsborough financial planner says to check what your money supports as power and water demands grow and privacy concerns cloud the promise.

Ryan Johnson

Sometimes the safest-looking decision carries risks of its own. They’re just harder to see.

DEBTMANPremiumAre you missing an opportunity amid the rates uncertainty?

DEBTMAN: Interest rates have stolen the headlines recently, but the real lesson has little to do with mortgages. It’s about the price we pay to try to eliminate uncertainty.

Bruce Brammall

Superannuation guarantee obligations and new payday super rules have serious implications for the music industry, with some long-running festivals already pulling the plug.

Your MoneyPremiumWhy payday super could pull the plug on Aussie live music

Superannuation guarantee obligations and new payday super rules have serious implications for the music industry, with some long-running festivals already pulling the plug.

Monica Rule

From failing to update your will when you separate or intentionally leaving someone out of an inheritance, these are the pitfalls to avoid when putting together your last wishes.

Your MoneyPremiumThese will mistakes are a financial death trap

From failing to update your will when you separate or intentionally leaving someone out of an inheritance, these are the pitfalls to avoid when putting together your last wishes.

Nick Bruining