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Inflation, living costs rattle retirement plans

One in two surveyed by State Street are pessimistic about retiring on time, with unexpected expenses after leaving...

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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‘Extreme’ consumer pessimism persists into 2024

Westpac’s index records the weakest January reading since the 1990s recession despite easing rate hike fears.

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Online spending up $200 in ‘strong finish’ to 2023

Businesses should ensure their digital strategies allow them to capitalise on the uptick in consumer confidence,...

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Two-thirds of adults unaware of credit score, study finds

Lender Salt&Lime says the “concerning” lack of knowledge hurts chances of getting affordable loans and highlights the...

16 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Cash decline means all change for payment options

SMEs should reassess the payment methods they offer as customers move away from physical currencies, NAB says.

16 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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The year the accountant shortage got worse

Hurdles to skilled migration and people departing the field without being replaced by new entrants have forced the...

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Discounts, lower inflation ‘will drive early retail rebound’

The prospect of lower interest rates means mortgage-stressed 30 to 40-year-olds will rediscover discretionary...

15 January 2024 • By Philip King

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CFOs pay 30% premium for financial analysts, planners

A shortage of skills in a range of specialties like reporting, modelling and project management has employers upping...

12 January 2024 • By Christine Chen