Coronavirus

If you are unable to go to work due to coronavirus-related self-isolation or quarantine, there may be some financial support options available to you. As the number of Australian cases continues to fluctuate, the COVID-19 pandemic...

In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a number of Australian health funds are offering extended coverage and financial relief packages to members who are experiencing financial difficulty. Most health insurers have delayed their annual premium...

Superannuation is powerful. More than half of my net wealth is in superannuation. If I have any regrets about my investment portfolio, it is not contributing more to superannuation when I was younger. Yet last week...

The Australian government has struck a deal to gain early access to 25 million doses of an Oxford University produced COVID-19 vaccine if it passes trials and is found to be safe. If this vaccine works,...

CommSec senior economist Ryan Felsman shares his thoughts on how this downturn compares to the GFC and the last recession. He also outlines the impact the pandemic may have on the economy, the sharemarket and house...

Coles has shelved its plastic mini collectables in favour of a new campaign, featuring pocket-sized children's books. But, will it help to supercharge the supermarket's sales, or will the impact be more subdued due to the...

Welcome to the Great Depression of 2020 – but it’s not as bad as it could be. That seems to be the message Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered to the nation today. “The COVID-19 pandemic is...

Many Australians have turned to government support to get by – here we break down the latest on what’s available and when the relief packages are set to expire.

If you have enjoyed working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and would like it to continue long term, there are some considerations regarding your health. Research Professor of Human Resource Management at the University of...

Lenders are offering some home loan customers the option of deferring their mortgage repayments for a further four months, if they are in financial hardship due to COVID-19. We take a look at what a repayment...

Verifying your identity through a mobile app and signing your home loan offer with your touchpad or mouse – these are just some of the ways lenders are turning to digital solutions to continue offering mortgages...

With the Australian Government’s implementation of measures to encourage social distancing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and entire industries have been finding creative ways to pivot and bend in line with the restrictions. One such industry...

A new saliva test to detect COVID-19 has been put forward as an alternative to the nasal and throat swab. But how effective is this type of testing and are there any advantages to using it?...

Millennials remain optimistic about home ownership despite the current array of risk and uncertainty, unwilling to let the pandemic interrupt their plans. A third say they want to buy a property in the next one to...

Should investors be concerned about a "second wave" of coronavirus cases? How will this affect their investments? Dr Shane Oliver from AMP Capital shares his expert insights.  The past few weeks have seen a flurry of...

With coronavirus restrictions now starting to lift in most states in Australia, some experts are reflecting on our nation’s response to the pandemic and what we can do to better deal with an outbreak of this...

If you have lost your job or are running out of money because of coronavirus then accessing your super early may be tempting but it’s important to understand the potential risks.

What are your options if you suddenly lose your job but aren’t entitled to redundancy? COVID-19 has resulted in hundreds of thousands of job losses. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal...

The impacts of the coronavirus crisis have extended to Australians' hip pockets, impacting spending habits in many households. If spending smarter is on your mind, here are a few ways to free up cash flow and...

The significant downturn in global financial markets in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic is to blame for a $227 billion loss from the super sector, new data shows. A finance expert says younger superannuation holders have...