In the wake of the resurgence of coronavirus in Victoria, it’s clear that the most effective form of government action to ensure a quick recovery will be a plan that reassures Australians it is possible to reopen without risking new outbreaks of the virus, and that if new outbreaks do emerge, like in Victoria, they can be contained without having to reimpose national or state-wide lockdowns. Read Post
Despite COVID-19 restrictions easing across the country, the economic fallout from the pandemic continues to be felt many thousands of Australians from all walks of life. However, it’s also the perfect time to look forward and make sure your finances are stronger than ever to meet whatever challenges arise down the track. Read Post
With the end of financial year approaching fast, millions of Aussies are set to lodge tax returns in very different financial circumstances than before the COVID-19 crisis.
While coronavirus has caused a lot of disruption across the country, tax time is a chance to take advantage of extra measures aimed at helping taxpayers navigate the pandemic.
We’re almost at the end of the 2019/2020 financial year, which means tax returns are back in fashion. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to make voluntary contributions into your super before the years end which could be tax deductible.
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Want to get some context on these upcoming global economic data points and understand what they mean? Raiz has you covered! Read Post
From Kylie Purcell – investments editor at Finder
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on markets the world over, as investors scramble to find a good place to keep their money.
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We all have that one mate (or several) that cannot keep their mouth shut about Bitcoin (BTC). If you are struggling to think of which friend that may be, chances are that person is you. Irrespective of your personal affinity for the cryptocurrency, Raiz has released the Sapphire portfolio with a target weight of 5% towards Bitcoin. We explore below what this means for casual and serious crypto investors alike. Read Post
Raiz Invest, Australia’s leading micro-investing app, will offer investors exposure to Bitcoin with the launch of its seventh investment portfolio that will have a five per cent target allocation to this alternative asset class. Read Post
This week saw China pledge $500 billion worth of fiscal stimulus measures to support its economy as part of a bid to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on livelihoods by creating nine million jobs and ensuring local governments can function. Read Post
Tis the season again folks – Click Frenzy starts 7pm, 19th of May 2020. Many of our Raiz Rewards partners are participating in this limited time online sale. That means you can get money reinvested into your Raiz account on top of the Click Frenzy deals. Read Post
