How to protect your personal finances in a de facto relationship
Sometimes relationships just don’t work out — but how can you ensure your finances are protected? Yesterday, the ABC brought you Millie’s* story — a woman who was forced to sell her home of nearly 30 years after a family court ruled her ex-de facto partner’s tax debt was a shared liability. Court proceedings revealed […]
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters | Money
NEW YORK (AP) — If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Association and the Red Cross advise that households gather important documents and contacts in a safe place, take photographs or record […]
How to Make Carbon Pricing Work for Africa by Rim Berahab & Otaviano Canuto
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, African countries have an opportunity to advocate for equitable carbon-pricing mechanisms that align climate action with sustainable development. While cutting emissions is important, so, too, is ensuring fairness and equity for the communities most vulnerable to climate change. RABAT – Carbon pricing is a crucial climate-policy […]
Advice for fire victims on how to file insurance claims – NBC Los Angeles
Homeowners dealing with the loss or destruction of their homes during the brush fires that are still ripping through Los Angeles County will need to consider their insurance options next. While many residents in Altadena and West Los Angeles grip with loss amid the devastating fires, they’ll have to navigate their insurance options once they […]
A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances
Watch BNN Bloomberg live. A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn’t enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say. “Things don’t stay the same. Prices keep going up,” said Jessica Morgan, founder of financial literacy site Canadianbudget.ca. “You want to go into (the) […]
How to invest in Bitcoin and crypto without actually buying it
Image: picture alliance (Getty Images) Another way to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly owning it is by investing in the stocks of companies actively involved in cryptocurrency-related services or that hold significant Bitcoin reserves. Several publicly traded firms offer indirect access to the crypto market through their operations or investments in digital assets. For […]
Europe’s right wing shows Trump how to do climate, MAGA-style – POLITICO
A senior climate negotiator for a European right-wing government said the economic argument was a no-brainer. “Our companies see they can make money from the green transition,” he said. “And the earlier you start the transformation, the bigger a winner you’ll be as a company or a country.” 2. Reduce immigration Promising to limit immigration […]
How to create a budget without skimping on joy
When you’ve got multiple bank accounts, credit cards and random cash bills hiding in wallets and bags, keeping track of where your money is going can quickly feel like a full-time job. But you need to ensure you have enough to fulfil your financial commitments, or to pursue certain goals. Not tracking your expenses is […]
Are you being paid superannuation correctly by your employer? Here’s how to find out
Do you trust your employer is paying you the right amount of superannuation? Under the current super rules, your employer is required to make contributions to your super account on a regular basis. But many aren’t. Data published by ABC business reporter Nassim Khadem on Wednesday morning shows there is up to $5.1 billion of […]
How To Spend Money To Improve Your Life (Lessons From The Ultra Rich)
How to spend money to improve your life (lessons from the ultra rich) getty Money doesn’t solve all your problems. But it solves your money problems. A single liquidity event or consistent payments from a business or investments can elevate your life as long as you make the right calls on how to spend the […]