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Budget Special: Forecasts fall short
Making iron-clad promises about future events can be a dangerous thing - just ask Wayne Swan.
Has gold more shimmer to shed?
Analysing the data reveals the falling gold price still has some way to go.
The cuts are now personal
Baby, forget the bonus. With tax concessions gone the federal government's budget could also affect your health.
Downsize without losing some pension
From July 1 next year, retirees will be able to sell their family home and downsize with up to $200,000 of the sale proceeds quarantined from the means test for the age pension.
Budget Special: Tinkering undermines system
In last week's budget, the government missed what will probably be its last opportunity to make the superannuation system fairer and more sustainable.
Budget Special: Trial will help downsizing
My elderly mother is considering moving to care in the next year. What are the implications of the budget changes?
Budget Special: Killing a golden goose
The message is, if you ever want to get elected, you have to be nice to the baby boomers.
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