The Siren

The Siren covers information on the important issues in finance, education, property and travel. The articles are designed to be insightful, entertaining and informative.

A young defacto couple completing their tax return with a tax agent

Tax for defactos

10% of Australians fall into the defacto category

Wondering what the rules are at tax time for defacto couples?

5 tips to prepare for tax time

Are you ready for tax time?

Thinking about what you'll need to complete your tax return? We've got five tips to get you started.

Man comparing credit cards online at home with young boy next to him

Comparing credit cards: what to consider

Find out what type of credit card is right for you

If you’re planning to get a credit card, it pays to find out which features you need, and what you need to consider when comparing options.

Woman dealing with stress by biting nails at desk as she looks at her mobile phone

How to deal with stress

Explore ways to keep your stress in check

When it comes to dealing with stress, it’s best to know what the signs and causes are, and seek support or simple ways to deal with those in your control.

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Tax tips for firefighters

What can you claim as a firefighter?

When the end of financial year rolls around, here’s what you can claim as a result of your firefighting duties.

Person holding pen and looking at account information to consolidate debt

How to bounce back from debt

Put a plan in place to tackle your debt

If you have debt hanging about in these uncertain times and are looking to get back on top of it, we might be able to help with a few handy strategies.