Australian shares are set to open flat to lower after markets in the US and Europe rose to new highs, while the Aussie dollar recovered losses in offshore trade.
Dow, S&P end at record on Fed hopes
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs as Federal Reserve officials' comments eased some concerns that the central bank could start reducing its stimulus program.
Treasury chief pulls no punches
Australians will have to pay more tax or expect poorer government services, the head of the Treasury has warned.
School of hard knocks
An Easy Way to Generate Trade Ideas
Creep alert
If big retailers are stalking customers' Google searches, social media profiles, phone calls and emails, why not small business too?
Downsize without losing some pension
From July 1 next year, retirees will be able to sell their family home and downsize with up to $200,000 of the sale proceeds quarantined from the means test for the age pension.
The cuts are now personal
Baby, forget the bonus. With tax concessions gone the federal government's budget could also affect your health.
Budget Special: Tinkering undermines system
In last week's budget, the government missed what will probably be its last opportunity to make the superannuation system fairer and more sustainable.
Has gold more shimmer to shed?
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