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Dawn Thomas, senior financial adviser at The Wealth Designers

Tips for seniors to combat cost of living crisis

Their nest eggs are growing slower than inflation, and sometimes going backwards, but there are ways older Australians can deal with higher living costs.

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A members of the SUD labour union holds a flare during a demonstration on the Parvis du Trocadero, across the Seine river from the Eiffel Tower, during a cross-sector labour union protest against France's controversial pension reform bill, in Paris, on February 9, 2023. - The planned reforms include hiking the retirement age from 62 to 64 and increasing the number of years people must make contributions for a full pension. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP)

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Ooh la la! Why the French would love our superannuation system

Super changes are again causing controversy, but here’s why you won’t see us following the French and their angry protests.

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17/2/23. SMARTdaily cover story about how the Bank of Mum and Dad can help their children into property ownership. Don and Tina Carter (with dogs Pippa & Harley) and grandson Hunter - 4yrs (in background) are real estate investors who helped their children buy homes before the recent price spike. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Bank of Mum and Dad: how to help kids and grandkids

One of the nation’s 10 largest lenders, the Bank of Mum and Dad is in demand. Here are five ways parents can help.

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I was wrong about rate rises – and every borrower will suffer

Interest rate increases won’t slow until Australians collectively stop spending, and there’s a big barrier in the way.

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A double reward from your super

You can seriously boost the size of your nest egg — plus save thousands of dollars in tax — by following this one popular strategy.

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NBN customers paying more for the same speeds

Customers who switch across to the National Broadband Network are getting dudded on deals that leaves them financially worse off, the competition watchdog says.

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Casey Barnard, 25 from Eatons Hill recently purchased a new 2019 Mazda CX-5 vehicle, pictured for a story on financing a car, New Farm Friday 10th January 2020 Picture AAP/David Clark

How to get a fair deal on your car finance

Buying a new car is expensive, but there are some effective ways Australian drivers can score a competitive finance offer.

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The secrets to keeping your energy costs down

Summer energy bills can really hit the hip pocket hard but there are some easy ways to keep cool without spending a fortune.

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Get freebies from your bank account

Your bank account is more than just a place to park your cash. If used wisely, there are several extra benefits available.

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How first-home buyers can enter the property market sooner

Buying a first home can be daunting but entry-level buyers have plenty of ways to get a good headstart into the market.

Emma Parker pictured with her sons Harry (10) and Archie (8) at Officeworks in Chatswood, Sydney, 8th January 2020. MoneySaver HQ Cover, back to school costs. Picture by Damian Shaw

How to save on back-to-school costs

A new school year is just around the corner, and stocking up on supplies for children can be financially painful. Here’s how to keep the costs under control.

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Silly mistakes making power bills soar

Simple changes could save Aussies a small fortune on their summer power bills. These are the habits you need to change.

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What to do with your trillions of super

Australians’ superannuation savings are about to pass a big milestone, and it should be a wake-up call for all to check their slice of this wealth.

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Easy ways to get richer in 2020

The time is now to kickstart some healthy money habits so you are financially better off in 2020. These are some simple ways to get started.

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