Columnist David Koch

There is no doubt the state of the economy as well as the rise in the unemployment rate means many Australians are struggling under the weight of their personal debts at the moment. People with high debts often think that becoming bankrupt is the

If you think your financial adviser has misled you or given you false advice, you're not powerless. There's a government service that can help you resolve the conflict and hopefully reach an outcome that both sides are happy with. The

It's almost that time of year - tax time. June 30 is just around the corner, which means now is the time to get your personal finances in order to take advantage of the special tax breaks the Federal Government has put in place to help

Many of these figures will have a bearing on the state of our personal finances over the next 12 months. So it's worth exploring what these numbers mean for the average Australian and where the economy is trending. GDP figures show no recession

Annuities are a type of financial product that provide a guaranteed income stream. Say you have $100,000 to invest when you retire. Putting this money into an annuity will give you a guaranteed amount each month, quarter or year, depending on the