Jill On Money: Your questions, answered
My inbox has piled up, which means that it’s time for a column devoted to your questions. If you have one — or a comment about a recent article — …
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Jill On Money: Are you better off?
One of the perennial questions asked during a presidential election season is: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” The answer often gets wrapped up in emotions …
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia research reveals Aussies are struggling to seek advice on superannuation
Many people struggle to keep on top of their personal finances, but one trend in particular could leave Australians “poorer” as they head towards old age. Research has shown almost …
Fed cuts — What’s next?
As widely expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since March 2020. The half of a percentage point reduction from 23-year highs brings the federal funds rate to …
ATO urges Aussies to check for lost superannuation, reveals it is holding $17.8 billion in unclaimed funds
Taxpayers have been urged to check for any lost or unclaimed superannuation, as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) revealed it is holding $17.8 billion worth of unclaimed funds. The ATO …
The Fed gets what it wants
When it was released a month ago, the July jobs report sparked worries that the economy was careening towards a recession, which along with the unwinding of a big bet where traders …
Japan’s elderly population grows to record 36.25 million
The population of people aged 65 and over in Japan was estimated at 36.25 million as of Sunday, up by 20,000 from a year earlier and hitting a record high, …
4 charts that shows how California counties spent $45 billion on employees last year
Santa Clara County’s recent expansion of its public hospital system has averted closures that threatened to curtail emergency care access but also boosted its staffing of highly paid doctors and …
Jill On Money: Kids and money
It’s that time of year, when millions of kids head back to school. As you settle into your routine, here’s a gentle reminder: Now is the time for parents, grandparents, …
Is now the right time to buy a house?
Recently, a number of young renters have been in touch with me to discuss re-starting their home buying journeys. These soon-to-be first-timers were encouraged by the recent reduction in mortgage …