What our population surge means for your money
A million more people in two years has meant a lot of extra mouths to feed and roofs to build, and there are financial winners and losers.
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Long wait for an interest-rate cut, if history’s a guide
Home loan repayments may remain at these high levels for longer than many people think, based on previous interest rate cycles.
10 tax time moves you should make now
Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, acting before June 30 can deliver a financial windfall within months. Here’s how.
Online shopping traps: how to avoid getting stung
Scams, sales tricks and impulse buys can ruin your online shopping experience, so avoid these danger signs.
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Rate rise winners silenced by the screams
People feel financial pain more acutely than financial gain, helping explain the loud cries for borrowers while savers stay quiet about interest rate wins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rate rises explained: Why it feels like RBA is on the attack
As interest rates head up, up and away, under-siege households may not understand the machinations behind their money pain.
How super is your ticket to huge tax savings
Australians can save hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax by using the superannuation rules wisely. Here’s how.
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Inflation impact: these price moves may surprise you
Households hit by high inflation have received respite in a few key areas, new Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows.
Six sentences that can save you thousands
Talk isn’t cheap if you want to pay less on your loans and bills. Here’s how to negotiate big savings.
Living costs crunch: changing habits crucial for many
Australians could previously ignore their big-spending money habits. Not any more, as costs rise sharply – here’s how to change.
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