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Whether it’s a flat white or a long black, coffee is at the core of our nation’s beating heart. Check out our tips on where to score the best brews on the go.
This week the government delivered on an election promise to introduce its childcare package to parliament. And while it’s a welcome move, Edwina Bartholomew still has a sick feeling.
Celebrity chef and grill master Curtis Stone offers his tasty barbecue tips to expand your menu and save money without losing any of the flavour.
A major Australian supermarket is shrinking its health food aisle and adopting a ‘health in every aisle’ strategy. See how you will benefit.
The cost of running household appliances has soared and every second of use adds up. Here’s what’s doing the most damage to your home bills.
Having fun during these school holidays could cost families a lot more than last year, as half of Sydney’s most popular attractions jump in price. See what your tickets will cost.
The price of fuel is set to jump as a major tax break is rolled back. But there are things you can do to ease the pain at the pump.
There’s an upside to rising interest rates – Aussies can earn more money. Here’s how to make sure you’re making the most of it.
Reducing your debt will make a world of difference as we navigate the cost of living crisis. Here’s expert advice on how to do it.
Uber Australia is trying to attract more customers with a new and unusual one-off deal. See how it works.
Superannuation balance gender gaps begin widening early in women’s working lives. Here’s how they can be stopped.
Australians buy on average 56 new clothing each year and also throw 10kg of fashion away into landfill. See how adopting a mending mindset could save you money and the planet.
One Australian falls victim to scammers every eight minutes with self-reported losses from topping $33bn a year. Experts say no one is safe. Here’s how to protect yourself.
New data shows that skill shortages are forcing some businesses to increase wages, and workers in one industry have done better than the rest.
Diverting some extra money daily into debts, investments or superannuation can deliver huge dividends. Here’s how.
The official interest rate has jumped 2.25 per cent this year but mortgage repayments have risen a frightening 24 per cent.
Despite a “crazy” schedule, businesswoman Melissa Edney estimates she saves $100 a week on groceries thanks to a simple three-step strategy.
Aussie households are wasting up to $2500 every year on food. See why TV cooking shows like MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules may be to blame.
The extraordinary impact of economic “challenges” affecting the country is ramping up as the “pain threshold” grows. But the worst is yet to come.
Celebrity chef and Coles ambassador Courtney Roulston reveals how using frozen produce can save you time, money and reduce your food waste in your kitchen.
House prices may be falling – but apparently, that won’t stop the RBA from aggressively jacking up the cash rate as households suffer.
With interest rates and the cost of living hurting our hip pockets, Aussies are making this easy change – and it could end up saving you a stack of cash.
The mix of the end of the excise cut and the height of the fuel cycle will soon see massive hikes at the bowser.
Surging living costs are prompting parents to have some tough talks about household wastage, but do fines take it too far?
Exclusive research shows the areas of Adelaide where rising prices are biting the hardest. Is inflation putting the squeeze on household budgets in your area?
Financial experts and the big four banks reveal what homeowners should do right now to pay their mortgage – and how to get back on their feet in just 90 days.
Car costs have absolutely skyrocketed across the country. See how much more you’re paying — and what you can do to pay less.
As the financial pressure on Aussie households grows, financial planner Adele Martin shares easy ways to make money.
They may have thousands of followers, have slick social media accounts, and promise to save you money, but be warned – these people aren’t what you think they are.
We’ve put together a 5-minute guide to the apps, sites and tips you need for scoring discounts on everything from dining to fitness.
As the cost of living skyrockets, we compare Australia’s most popular diets to find out which is best for your budget and health.
New research may have found the perfect diet for a healthy family and healthy wallet. See how it works.
Make your own version of three of Australia’s most popular takeaway means on a budget. See delicious recipes.
Australians are missing out on huge household savings because they don’t speak regularly with banks and bill providers.
A new dad desperately trying to find a rental in Brisbane has been left with no choice but to sleep in his car while his partner and new baby stay in a group share house.
Some of the state’s most disadvantaged areas are feeling the relationship stress of cost of living pressures.
The Premier has failed to say how many households she would like to see on the social housing wait list in 2027, amid further criticism not enough is being done to stem the housing crisis.
The cost-of-living crisis has spread to another item, with prices “more than doubling” in the last 12 months – and showing no signs of easing.
Australians are all looking for ways to beat the rising costs — and experts believe all of us can save in some surprisingly easy ways.
A strong recent rebound on the ASX doesn’t mask the fact that many risks remain. These five strategies can help reduce them.
Money savvy mum Rachael Hallett has revealed the shopping list she uses to feed her family of four for just $200 a week.
Experts have developed a personal inflation calculator that shows how you can save money. Try it here and see where you’ll save.
A triple threat is brewing that will reduce your ability to see a bulk billing GP for a free consultation. Here’s why.
The sudden rise in Australia’s cost of living has seen an unexpected group of Aussies tumbling into poverty. See who is affected in this exclusive analysis.
The average electricity bill rose an average of $275 a year between July last year, with another hike looming. But there’s one simple thing you can do to save big.
As the housing crisis bites, the popularity of mobile homes has soared. Meet a young couple who have found a creative solution to make their own nest.
After flooding devastated crops, Aussies saw prices of iceberg lettuce and other vegetables soar. But now there’s some good news on the way.
A family in southern Adelaide calculates every day whether they have enough fuel to take their daughter to school – and that’s just one of the tough calls they have to make.
Savings account interest rates are climbing, and expected to rise further, but getting the highest rate isn’t as simple as it sounds.
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