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Want to retire early? First answer these questions

Keep working or chase an early retirement? Australians are being urged to examine this decision from all angles – not just financial.

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Why young Australians shouldn’t give up on home ownership

Dreams of owning a home have turned sour for many people, but there are plenty of reasons to persist.

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Bill pain: what to do if you can’t pay

As the squeeze on Australians’ personal finances tightens, experts share ways to deal with bills you cannot afford.

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Is health insurance extras cover worth it?

Extras is a popular and unusual form of insurance, and members are being urged to do their sums to avoid wasting money.

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How controversial super rating system will work

A tough new superannuation rating system that could spell the end for underperforming funds has been released, with industry chiefs warning Aussies not to overreact.

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Generous Aussies spring a Santa surprise

Charitable donations are replacing presents in many households, but not everybody is happy about this new trend.

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Avoid a Christmas credit blowout

Debt still controls many households at Christmas despite the dwindling popularity of credit cards. Here’s how to stop your personal debt from spiralling out of control.

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Your financial guide to Christmas presents

From presents and postage to gift cards and last-minute shopping choices, there’s plenty to think about in the next fortnight before Christmas. Here’s what you need to know.

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Power prices to drop from next year

The cost of electricity is forecast to fall over the next three years, with increasing supplies of renewable energy a primary driver.

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Why we have petrol price cycles

Huge fluctuations in petrol prices – up to 50c a litre in some cities – has motorists fuming. This is what causes these weekly or fortnightly games of finding cheaper fuel.

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How to keep Christmas holiday costs down

Christmas can leave wallets almost empty before a summer holiday that hasn’t been paid for in full. Now, experts reveal how to save cash but still have a good time.

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Why Aussies stick with the big four banks

Westpac is the latest bank to be embroiled in a scandal but sadly many customers fail to move banks no matter how badly they behave. But ditching the financial giants might be the only way to make them listen.

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Best ways to pay for Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching and many people still have lots of expensive items to pay for, and experts say there are manageable ways to do it. SEE THEIR TIPS

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MONEYSAVERHQ: Carolyn Self and her 11-year-old daughter Ava Crouch looking at an iPad. Ava accidentally purchased items on the iPad that ended up costing her mother hundreds of dollars. (THIS IS MONEYSAVERHQ COVER FOR DECEMBER 2, MUST NOT RUN BEFORE THEN) Picture: Supplied.

My daughter racked up a massive iTunes bill

Many children are ordering up expenses online without realising and their parents are left footing the bill. This mother was left with a whopping bill on two separate occasions.

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