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Australians are being urged to engage more closely with their super, because small tweaks made early in life can grow into large differences over time. Fewer than half of all Australians have actively chosen how their super is invested, with nearly one in three unaware of...

24 December, 2025 /

Gold has made its biggest jump since the 1979 oil crisis in 2025 – with prices doubling in the last two years – a performance which might previously have meant forecasts of a big correction. Yet a growing investor pool and factors ranging from US policy...

24 December, 2025 /

Scamwatch is expecting criminals to cash in on the holiday season Scammers know you’ll be busy, distracted and spending more money at this time of year. While you’re hurrying to get last-minute gifts delivered on time and holidays booked, it’s important to slow down and...

24 December, 2025 /

A forecast multibillion-dollar uptick in Christmas and holiday spending is being taken as a sign Australians are finally getting beyond cost-of-living woes. Consumers are by and large expected to loosen the purse strings over the silly season, with significantly increased outlays on gifts, food, dining out...

24 December, 2025 /

There are two ways to fix Australia’s inflation problem, a leading economist for a top bank says. One, HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, says is to restrain government spending, allowing for the private sector to continue its recent upsurge without pushing price growth even higher. The other...

24 December, 2025 /