Big change coming as Monday and Wednesday Lotto becomes Weekday Windfall, new draw added

Big change coming as Monday and Wednesday Lotto becomes Weekday Windfall, new draw added

A major change is coming to Lotto, with a new opportunity for customers to win. From Monday, May 20, the Monday and Wednesday Lotto — also known as Monday and Wednesday Gold Lotto in Queensland and Monday and Wednesday X Lotto in South Australia — will change into a single lottery game called Weekday Windfall. … Read more

The single easiest way to get a pay rise in 2024

The single easiest way to get a pay rise in 2024

Cost of living biting? A pay rise would go down very nicely, thank you. Aussie podcast hosts Sal and Al from @twobrokechicks say they think they’ve worked out “the single easiest way to get a pay rise in 2024”. And it might surprise you. Trends, culture and exclusive features: Sign up for 7LIFE newsletters The … Read more

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with jail at Senate inquiry after refusing to answer questions about $1.7b profit

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with jail at Senate inquiry after refusing to answer questions about .7b profit

Woolworths boss Brad Banducci has been threatened with a six-month prison sentence and a fine for failing to answer questions at a Senate inquiry over the supermarket’s profits. Banducci was asked repeatedly during a hearing into supermarket prices to disclose Woolworths’ return on equity, a key measure of the company’s profitability. Instead, the chief executive … Read more

How self-made millionaire who retired at 35 defines financial security

How self-made millionaire who retired at 35 defines financial security

As part of its National Financial Literacy Month efforts, CNBC will be featuring stories throughout the month dedicated to helping people manage, grow and protect their money so they can truly live ambitiously. Adcock says the moment he felt financially secure came in 2016 at age 35, when he retired from his corporate job with … Read more

Here’s what to know on Tax Day if you still haven’t filed your return

Here’s what to know on Tax Day if you still haven’t filed your return

File by the deadline to avoid penalties, interest While April 15 is the federal deadline for most taxpayers, filers in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17. There are also automatic extensions for some taxpayers impacted by natural disasters. But if you skip the tax filing deadline and owe a balance, you can expect IRS … Read more

These colleges postponed National Decision Day amid FAFSA issues

These colleges postponed National Decision Day amid FAFSA issues

Few college admission cycles have been as hard on students as this one. National College Decision Day — the deadline most schools set to decide on a college — is just two weeks away. But many college hopefuls are still unsure of where they stand financially, as problems persist with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid. … Read more

Americans think they need $1.46 million to retire. What experts say

Americans think they need .46 million to retire. What experts say

Aleksandarnakic | E+ | Getty Images When it comes to retirement, Americans have a new number in mind — $1.46 million — for how much they think they will need to live comfortably, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual. That estimate is up 53% since 2020, when Americans said they would need $951,000, as … Read more

State tax officials use AI to go after wealthy payers

State tax officials use AI to go after wealthy payers

Photo Of Robot Examining Invoice With Magnifying Glass. Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Even as the IRS makes headlines for cracking down on the wealthy, state tax collectors have become even more aggressive with audits of high earners, according to tax attorneys and accountants. In New York, the tax department reported 771,000 audits in … Read more

Tax time in Australia: Things to do now to maximise your return in 2024

Tax time in Australia: Things to do now to maximise your return in 2024

The months are flying by and 2024 is almost halfway through, meaning tax time is fast approaching. With just three months to go until it’s time to file, there’s no harm in starting to get your affairs in order. H+R Block Australia tax communications director Mark Chapman encouraged taxpayers to pull supporting documents together sooner … Read more

Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for $4

Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for

Scrolling through my Venmo transactions, it’s evident that requests for comically small amounts of money are almost always made by friends who were either born with or earn more money than me. The experience is curious and seemingly universal. “Rich people love to Venmo request you $4.72 for like half a bagel because they have … Read more