May 22, 2013 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.

May 22, 2013 Baby, forget the bonus. With tax concessions gone the federal government's budget could also affect your health.

May 22, 2013 In last week's budget, the government missed what will probably be its last opportunity to make the superannuation system fairer and more sustainable.

May 22, 2013 Analysing the data reveals the falling gold price still has some way to go.

May 22, 2013 with Penny Pryor

May 22, 2013 My elderly mother is considering moving to care in the next year. What are the implications of the budget changes?

May 22, 2013 Dry weather and heavy debts continue to plague the farming sector, with Australia's largest rural services company, Ruralco, sinking to a loss during the first half.

May 22, 2013 The number of Australians directly owning shares has fallen to the lowest level in more than a decade as the global financial crisis belted confidence and sapped returns.

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May 22, 2013 Australians will have to either pay more tax or expect poorer government services, the head of the Treasury has warned.