New federal budget causes concern
New federal budget causes concern
Source: The Bull
According to an article by The Bull, two-thirds of consumers are feeling worse off because of the federal budget, with many planning to cut their spending despite the latest interest rate cut.
A recent poll by financial products website Mozo, found that 44 per cent of consumers will cut their spending and 63 per cent believe that the new budget will put them in a worse position than they are at present.
Mozo director Kirsty Lamont says people will spend less, despite the latest interest rate cut.
“With the majority of people now feeling worse off after the latest budget, those plans aren’t likely to change,” she said.
The Bull noted that, opinion polls show around 55 per cent of survey respondents have expressed concern about the budget as many would be $300 a year worse off.
By comparison, 14 percent of consumers were worried about a new 15 percent tax on superannuation earnings of more than $100,000 a year from July 2014.
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