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Plain-English guides on investing, saving and growing your money. Pick a topic below or search for exactly what you need.

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NewExplainer
Tax

Work From Home Tax Deductions in Australia: The Complete Guide

Working from home in Australia? Learn exactly what you can claim, which method suits you, and how to avoid the most common ATO mistakes.

20 Aug 20269 min read
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NewExplainer
Salary & Career

Redundancy Pay in Australia: What You're Owed and What to Do Next

Understand your redundancy pay entitlements in Australia: the NES scale, how it's taxed, Centrelink waiting periods, and what to do with your payout.

20 Aug 202610 min read
An older Australian couple reviewing self-managed super fund documents at a desk
NewExplainer
Retirement & FIRE

What Is an SMSF? A Beginner's Guide to Self-Managed Super

Thinking about an SMSF in Australia? Learn how they work, the pros, the cons, and whether your super balance makes one worth it.

20 Aug 202611 min read
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NewExplainer
Getting Started

Money Market Funds in Australia: What They Are and What to Look For

Wondering what a money market fund is and whether one exists in Australia? Find out what to look for, how it works, and if it suits you.

20 Aug 20269 min read
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NewExplainer
Insurance

Renters Insurance in Australia: What It Covers and What It Costs

Renters insurance in Australia covers your belongings, not the building. Learn what it costs, what it covers, and how to choose a policy that fits.

20 Aug 20269 min read
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NewExplainer
Salary & Career

Second Job Tax in Australia: What You Actually Pay

Worried about second job tax in Australia? Learn how it really works, bust the taxed-more myth, and avoid a nasty tax-time surprise.

20 Aug 20269 min read
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NewExplainer
Salary & Career

Annual Leave Payout in Australia: What You're Owed and How It's Taxed

Everything you need to know about annual leave payout in Australia: who gets it, how it's calculated, how it's taxed, and the cashing-out rules.

20 Aug 202610 min read
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NewComparison
Salary & Career

Casual vs Permanent Employment in Australia: The Real Trade-Off

Casual vs permanent employment in Australia: entitlements, pay, super, and the 2024 employee choice pathway explained. Find what works for you.

20 Aug 202610 min read
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NewExplainer
Salary & Career

Tax on Bonuses in Australia: Why Your Payslip Looks Brutal

Got a bonus and shocked by the tax? Learn why your payslip looks brutal, how withholding works in Australia, and how to get money back at tax time.

20 Aug 202610 min read
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Financial Glossary

Plain-English definitions for 87 money and investing terms.

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