Andrew* lost $13,000 in a matter of seconds through an investment scheme that cost Australians a total of $293 million last year. South Australia Police shared Andrew’s story for Scams Awareness Week to stop others falling victim. They said he began speaking to someone calling themselves “Zoe” on Tinder who, after weeks of conversations, earned … Read more
Craving a career change or chasing better pay? Australia’s roles with the largest salary growth over the past 12 months have been revealed, and one of them could be your new calling. Quality manager claimed the top spot with a salary change of 14.62 per cent and an average salary of $140,664, according to employment … Read more
During a strong year for the stock market, a lesser-known strategy could help rebalance your portfolio and save on future taxes. The tactic, known as tax-gain harvesting, involves strategically selling your profitable brokerage account assets during lower-income years. That could include early years of retirement or periods of unemployment. As of Aug. 26, the S&P 500 … Read more
As much as $80 million in toll rebates is sitting unclaimed by NSW residents, with most of that money owed to residents in Sydney’s western suburbs. The latest government figures reveal approximately 350,000 drivers across Sydney are eligible for cash back on their toll spend. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussies owed as much as $80m … Read more
Annie, 39, and her husband, Emery, 43, earn a healthy $223,200 together. On paper, they seem to be living well. They own their home as well as two rental properties, have over $236,000 invested and recently traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, to see Taylor Swift, they told self-made millionaire and money expert Ramit Sethi on a … Read more
Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images Travelers, be warned: The federal government may revoke your passport if you ignore a big tax bill. Such punishments have become more frequent in recent years, experts said. Federal law requires the IRS and Treasury Department to notify the State Department if an American has a “seriously delinquent … Read more
Stefanie Kiser Book: “Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant”. Cover design by Jillian Rahn/Sourcebooks. Courtesy: Stefanie Kiser Stephanie Kiser came to New York City in 2014 as a new college graduate, hoping to become a screenwriter. Instead, she spent the next seven years as a nanny for wealthy families. Kiser’s new memoir, “Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant: How … Read more
Glowimages | Getty Images You may have never heard of National Public Data, yet your personal information may have been compromised in the company’s recent massive data breach. The background check company, which is owned by Jerico Pictures Inc., recently released details of the breach after a proposed class action lawsuit alleged 2.9 billion personal … Read more
When Laura* received a call from NAB Bank telling her that her bank account had been compromised, she immediately leapt into action. But the person on the other end of the line was not trying to help Laura at all. The scammer instructed Laura to download software and transfer nearly $5000 to secure the money … Read more
In its near 20-year existence, Roblox has grown into an immersive online platform that allows its millions of users to create avatars, explore virtual worlds and play games created by other users and Roblox Studios. Anyone from the average user to big-name brands like the NFL and Gucci can create content and games on the … Read more
