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Inflation’s impact on seniors: The new cost of retirement

Many seniors are struggling with surging living costs but are partially protected by two Australian financial safety nets to handle price spikes.

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Aussie dollar’s surge a gift for Christmas travellers and shoppers

People planning overseas holidays or buying goods online haven’t liked 2022’s US dollar surge. A recent reversal may be short-lived.

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Banking on big four share growth? Don’t hold your breath

Bank shares have been a mainstay of Aussie investment portfolios for decades, but only one of the major banks is a true winner.

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Savings accounts with no strings: the best rates

Finding a savings account with good returns and no strings attached can feel like an impossible challenge. But that could be about to change. Here’s why.

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Investors: beware doubling down

Sharemarket investors stuck with a falling stock will often buy more to show faith in their decisions and lower their average purchase price. But it’s dangerous to throw good money after bad.

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The one change mortgage customers can do to save

Mortgage customers are steering away from certain loans in a bid to try and become debt-free much sooner. FIND OUT HOW THEY ARE SAVING.

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Check if your money is super-risky

Make sure you don’t end up riding a superannuation slide when financial markets suffer a major downturn. Check today how your super is invested.

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How your city’s property has fared

Real estate investors often look beyond their state’s borders for bigger profits and the lower potential land tax bills. But the latest numbers make choosing a place to invest harder than usual.

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The amount of pocket money kids should get

Working out how much cash to give kids when doing chores can be tricky — but experts have said there are ways to do it so they learn how to save up for their dream item.

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The cheapest telcos worth trying

Smaller telco providers are continuing to flock to the market and in many instances offer customers cheaper deals than the bigger carriers including Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.

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How to repay your home loan fast

Now is the time to take advantage of falling home loan interest rates and pay off your mortgage quicker, saving you thousands.

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More ways to make cash as Aussies face rate cuts

Interest rates paid on savings accounts are set to shrink further as the RBA is tipped to cut its cash rate possibly twice before Christmas. These are the alternatives Australians must consider.

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Currency conversion rorts to end

For too long Aussie jetsetters have been fleeced by the banks when converting currency, but that’s about to change. Here’s how to get better returns on your cash.

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HONG KONG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1: Riot police charge in a train at the Tung Chung MTR station after protesters block the transport routes to the Hong Kong International Airport on September 1, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Pro-democracy protesters have continued rallies on the streets of Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill since 9 June as the city plunged into crisis after waves of demonstrations and several violent clashes. Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized for introducing the bill and declared it

What to do if our economy worsens

Economists don’t think Australia is heading for a recession, but increasingly global uncertainty is increasing the risks. This is what Australian workers and retirees should consider.

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