Managing money

Welcome to Managing money where you'll find articles, tools and calculators on how to save, spend and earn money - as well as the latest news on banking, tax and life events.
Earning
Apprentices should be paid more: ETUThe Electrical Trades Union wants apprentice wages increased to help with living expenses and encourage people to complete their training.
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Banking
CPI figures unlikely to trigger rate cutEconomists say inflation figures due this week are unlikely to provide a trigger for the RBA to cut the cash rate in February.
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Tax
Donald Lawson. (AAP)Hefty taxes leave Powerball winner miffedA US railroad engineer and self-described "hillbilly" is less than impressed that the tax man is getting a big chunk of the $337 million he won in the latest Powerball lottery.
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Life events
Divorce is bad for bank account: researchNew Australian research shows those who divorce lose out financially, to the tune of up to $762,000 for men and $645,000 for women by age 55.
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