Don’t fall for ‘Finfluencers’

If your social media feed is full of ‘finfluencers’ sharing their tips for investing in crypto or buying their first property before they hit 25, make sure you are aware of the full story behind the promises. Financial influencers or ‘finfluencers’ range from entrepreneurs and ‘financial popstars’ to celebrities including actors, TV personalities, musicians, gamers, […]

At a glance: Federal Budget 2022

Below are the key takeouts from the Federal Budget Summary 2022, as delivered overnight. Taxes Temporary reduction in the fuel excise – one of the first announcements was a halving of the fuel excise from about 44 cents per litre to 22 cents per litre for 6 months (starting from midnight on Budget night), at […]

Health insurance premium rises are here again

Noticed a proliferation of private health insurers parading sign-up offers in recent weeks? In the run-up to the annual April 1 premium rises insurers are doing their utmost to dazzle consumers with sign-up and switching incentives. The enticements come in all shapes and sizes. This year, offers include one month to six weeks cover free; […]