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Scammers target mobiles and SMS messages

source: Maria Bekiaris

Scammers are out in full swing, with some banks issuing warnings to consumers to be on alert for hoax email, telephone and SMS scams. The Commonwealth Bank for example warned of a new round of scams targeting people via phone and SMS.

Are you on the ATO’s tax hit list?

source: Emma Thelwell

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has nailed corporate fat cats firmly to the top of its hit list as it prepares to process tax returns at the end of a torrid financial year.

How to maximise your tax rebate for 2009

source: AAP

The financial year is over and its time to start thinking about tax returns.

Mini tax-cut calculator - how much will you save?

source: AAP

Select your income using the slider and find out whether you'll save money due to the government's tax cuts.

Ross Greenwood's tax time tips

source: Emma Thelwell

Nine Network finance editor Ross Greenwood joins the Today show to talk about tax time and how to get the most from your tax return.

Smart saving: How to get fit for less

source: Richard Scott

We’d all like to look better naked but the cost of gym membership isn’t exactly peanuts – the average is about $840 a year. But getting in shape needn’t cost an arm and a leg. Here’s how to save and get fit at the same time.