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What next for our battered bank shares?

Finance experts say our banks are strong and secure, but their share prices are not immune from more falls amid global fear and volatility.

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Why falling home values should not worry most

Rising interest rates have pushed down property prices in many cities and threaten to inflict more pain. But it doesn’t spell financial doom.

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More people missing payments on consumer loans

Credit card and personal loan arrears are a leading indicator of wider debt problems, and they are heading higher.

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Should you haggle with your boss for bigger super payments?

Ahead of another rise in employer compulsory super contributions in July, experts share their views on whether it’s worth asking for more.

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Aussies have less than $500 as panic buying hits

Panic has swept the Australian and international economies amid the coronavirus pandemic and for many they have no wriggle room if they are hit financially.

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How to protect your finances amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread panic around the world but there are some simple ways you can protect your hip pocket.

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Health insurance information you must check

Health insurers are about to hit Australians with their annual premium price hikes on April 1. These are the things to look for in your policy.

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Eight ways to drop your debt faster

Australians are carrying mountains of debt which can cause immense stress. Here are some simple tricks to reducing how much money you owe.

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CommBank hits savers with rate falls

The Commonwealth Bank is the first of the big four banks to cut savings interest rates. This is how it will affect you and your bank account.

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What mortgage customers must do with the rate cut

Home loan customers have a golden opportunity after the RBA’s decision to slash the cash rate to a record low. Here’s what you must do now to smash your debt.

Danielle Taylor, 27, pictured at her parents home in Merrylands, Sydney. 1st March, 2020. Account coordinator Danielle Taylor, 27, is looking to buy her first property, a two-bedroom unit in Sydney's northern suburbs. Picture by Damian Shaw

Singles jumping into the property market alone on the rise

Single Australians are not waiting to meeting a partner to buy property. Instead, more and more are now making the leap alone, with 60 per cent of First Home Loan Deposit Scheme applicants being single.

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Questions to ask your lender for a lower interest rate

Home loan customers must ask their bank or mortgage broker these tough questions to help get themselves a better deal.

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Surprise way to save cash at library

With free wifi, computer resources and even toys, public libraries could be a secret money-saving machine.

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Best deals for new Samsung Galaxy

Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 devices land in stores today. Here are the best deals and the important details you should consider before signing the dotted line on a contract.

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