Consumer prices rose 2.4 per cent for the year to April, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It is the third month in a row that headline inflation rate has remained steady.
With the end of the financial year approaching, tax agents say it is a good time to look at maximising your super, which might provide some tax benefits too.
At the largest ASX-listed companies, chief executives continue to earn 55 times the average earnings of an Australian worker, but termination payouts for the business elite have dropped to their lowest level in 15 years.
There are some key moments coming up for the Australian economy and they could make a big difference to your bank account. Emily Stewart — aka Sensible Emily — is here to help you understand what to look out for.