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Is (Concessional) Superannuation Contribution Based on When Salary Was Paid or Based on When It Was Deposited by The Employer

I have a question and was wondering if someone knew the answer to this. Let me explain a bit more. Say I was paid salary in current financial year ending 30 June 2024. However the employer actually …

Which Insurance Companies / Brands Are Underwritten by IAG

I am in NSW, looking to renew my home insurance. IAG seems to be working our cheapest for me. How / where can I find list of brands who are underwritten by IAG? I can only see NRMA and Coles. Any …

Redeem Your Gift Card

Mandatory 1% Credit Card Fee on RedeemYourGiftCard

I was recently trying to purchase a few gift cards from RedeemYourGiftCard, and it seems they have removed the option of bank transfer. The only way to purchase was using credit card with the 1% …

Car Has Been in an Accident. Insurance Renewal Coming up Soon. Do I Renew?

My car has been in an accident. Have a comprehensive insurance, which is about to auto-renew on 1st December. Do I renew the policy, or do I let it lapse? My car is a Honda Civic 2008 sedan. Hence, …

Can We Purchase Home Owner Insurance in Name of Wifes Business

I hold full title on our home, and my wife is not on the title. She runs a home based business using one of the rooms. The business is in her name. Can we purchase home owner insurance in the …

Using Ampolcard for Roadside Assitance Instead of NRMA (NSW)

I am paying $9.99 per month - jumping to $10.49 soon - for basic NRMA roadside assistance. I was looking at Ampolcard which also offers roadside assistance. I am guessing it must be tied to someone …

Full License Holder Driving with P2 Plates - Can I Be in Trouble

I share a car with my wife, who is on P2 licence (NSW), while I have the full licence. Now there have been occassions when she has forgotten to put the plates after I removed them for my use. I am …

Best Bank for Small Start+up Business

Hi OzB, Looking for suggestions. My wife recently started a small business operations as a sole trader. She had been using her personal bank account (ING) for all transactions. However as the …

Someone Tranferred Money to My Account

I noticed at start of the month some money hitting my loan account with Great Southern Bank (erstwhile CUA). It was from an unknown person, and I presume that was transferred by mistake. I called …

poll Should I Purchase a Mac?

Hi, I have been given $1800 of budget to purchase a computer for my personal use. I am contemplating if I should consider purchasing a Mac. I have never bought or used one before, so I have no …

Remote Android Management App

Hi, Saw a post on remote management software and did not want to hijack that thread with my question. My parents (abroad) use android phones. But they are frequently lost and need help. Is there a …

Retention Bonus - Tax Implication if This Is Returned

Hi OzB, I have been offered a retention bonus, such that it gets paid immediately with the understanding that I must stay in the job for a specified period. There is also a contract in place such …

Newly Constructed House Inspection - Is It Recommended?

Hi OzB, Wanted a bit of recommendation / advise. We are about to move into our newly constructed house and have been thinking of getting our home inspected by a professional. Wanted to know if …

Advise on Ceiling Fan for Home

Hi OzB, I am in process of constructing a new home for myself. I will be installing ceiling fans in my home. I have an agreement with my builder that I can supply my own fans and they will charge me …

What Is This Key for?

Hi OzBs, I recently bought a Honda Civic 2008 in a private transaction. The car key fob also had this key: https://imgur.com/ktiHYTF For the life of me, I cannot figure out what is this for? It …

Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise

Edit 3: Thank you guys. The other party's insurance resolved the case in my favour. I had asked for a review of their original decision. I got a call today morning. Thanks heaps I was recently …