May 30

What's one reason Bitcoin has jumped 20% this month?

Bitcoin is now accepted at most major supermarkets.

The US governments started backing Bitcoin.

More people are looking for alternatives to the US dollar.

Mining Bitcoin is now more affordable.

Spotted the bright yellow price tags at your local bargain chain chemist? What did CHOICE find out about these distracting tags?

They are required by law to reflect accurate pricing.

They can mislead shoppers into thinking they're saving more than they actually are.

They are only used on short-dated products.

They always show a product that's genuinely on clearance.

What's the target return of Stake's new income fund?

3.85%

7.5%.

5.85%.

4.5%.

Which energy-efficient feature adds the biggest price boost to a home?

Solar panels.

Double-glazed windows

North-facing orientation.

Smart home automation.

What's true about the majority of SMSF holders?

They can't access the stockmarket.

They don't earn enough interest.

They aren't allowed to reside in their own investment property.

They're not receiving any professional financial advice.

What change did the government make to how HECS student loan indexation is calculated?

It's now based on the lower of the Consumer Price Index or the Wage Price Index.

It's now calculated once every five years.

It's now tied directly to university tuition fee increases.

It's now paused for anyone earning less than $60,000.

Who brought the class action against QSuper that led to the $67 million settlement?

Maurice Blackburn.

Slater and Gordon.

Gilbert and Tobin.

Shine Lawyers.

Why are investors excited about Woodside Energy right now?

It got approval to extend its Northwest Shelf gas projects through to 2070.

It announced plans to become a 100% renewable energy project by 2030.

It discovered a massive new oil field off the coast of WA.

It merged with a major US tech company.

What can happen if you don't have a legal will in place?

Your loved ones may face legal and financial complications.

Your super will be automatically taxed at the highest rate.

More of your assets will go to the government.

Your grandchildren won't talk to you.

What does TACO stand for in the sharemarket context?

Tariffs Are Causing Outrage.

Trades Are Cashing Out.

The American Commerce Order.

Trump Always Chickens Out.