Queensland’s first homebuyers grant doubles to $30,000

Queensland’s first homebuyers grant doubles to ,000

The Queensland government is doubling grants for people buying or building their first home. About 12,000 people are expected to benefit from the $30,000 grants available from Monday and set to remain in place until June 30, 2025. The change will cost $210 million, with the money raised through the government’s coal royalties regime. For … Read more

Trump judge in NY fraud case slams credibility of paid defense expert

Trump judge in NY fraud case slams credibility of paid defense expert

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign event at the Hyatt Hotel on December 13, 2023 in Coralville, Iowa.  Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images The judge presiding over the high-stakes civil business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump harshly questioned the credibility of a key expert … Read more

Real estate investment trust are one option for inflation protection

    MBPROJEKT_Maciej_Bledowski | iStock | Getty Images For retirees searching for investment income and protection from inflation, one solution may be real estate investment trusts. REITs, as they’re called, are companies that own and/or operate properties like office buildings, shopping malls, apartment complexes and warehouses. While they do come with more risk than some … Read more