Investing / Opinion
Investing / Opinion
4th Jan 26, 9:04am
by Ross Stitt
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Ross Stitt notes Australian retirement savings now exceed AU$4.5 tln, and these investors got better average returns in their super funds than the market average, bolstered by rising house prices
Personal Finance / Analysis
Personal Finance / Analysis
31st Dec 25, 4:17pm
After three straight years of building back term deposit balances, savers took a break in 2025. Lower rate offers and better alternatives caused the pause
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30th Dec 25, 10:54am
Before you buy car insurance - from your broker, or just rolling over with your existing insurer - use the online tools many insurers offer. You are likely to be surprised at the wide range of premiums quoted
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Before you buy car insurance - from your broker, or just rolling over with your existing insurer - use the online tools many insurers offer. You are likely to be surprised at the wide range of premiums quoted