The Editorial Team

Sarah Sharples has been a journalist for more than 10 years covering business, food, music, politics, careers and local news. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) and a Bachelor of Law at the University of Technology. Her career was kicked off at a number of business titles, before moving to NewCorp Australia’s NewsLocal newspapers. She has returned from a five-year adventure working as a reporter and editor in the UK and joined news.com.au as finance editor in 2020.

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Banking

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 30, 2023: A Commonwealth Bank sign at a branch on Liverpool Street in the Sydney CBD.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

‘Fat cats’: Major bank cuts Aussie jobs

Commonwealth Bank has been slammed over announced Australian job cuts, accusing senior “fat cats” of having no concerns over the decision.

Banking

A Sydney family lost $200,000 in a sophisticated scam. Picture: Supplied

Family lost $200k after phone call

The Sydney family are “devastated” by the disappearance of their life savings and can’t afford groceries and even face having to sell their home.

Retail

Iconic 77-year-old brand on brink of collapse

A bombshell announcement has warned that a popular company that has been operating for 77 years is facing serious troubles.

Interest Rates

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos: FEBRUARY 21 2023: A view of a property for sale in Waverton on the Northern suburbs of Sydney as Mortgage holders will soon be forking out a record high on repayments as the Reserve Bank of Australia all but locked in another interest rate rise for March. . Picture: NCA Newswire Gaye Gerard

Aussies hit with $141bn ‘mortgage avalanche’

Australians have been hit by the cost of living crisis with one major expense set to explode in coming months.

Retail

A Tasmanian cafe owner has noticed a disturbing new trend when it comes to customer behaviour post pandemic. Picture: Supplied

Cafe owner lashes ‘horrible’ customers

The mum-of-three works in one of the most beautiful locations in Australia but has noticed a disturbing new trend that scares the “hell” out of her.

Superannuation

Lots of Australian 100 dollar notes. Australian money cash generic

Boomers urged to stop hoarding

In the next 10 years, Boomers are going to have access to a whopping $1.5 trillion – and they are being told to start spending it.

Retail

ChefPrep co-founders Elle Curran and Josh Abulafia. Source: Supplied.

Aussie food start-up collapses

Another Australian company has gone bust in one competitive sector as economic turmoil continues to batter the scene.

Interest Rates

Major bank boss’ grim interest rate call

Homeowners were delivered some welcome relief this month but there are warnings they shouldn’t get comfortable with more “pain” coming.

Buying

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos November 3, 2021: Generics stock photos of housing and real estate signage. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Proof Sydneysiders are screwed

More than 1.2 million mortgage holders are considered at risk of mortgage stress but there’s another group that could experience financial difficulties straight up.

Retail

Zoe Foster Blake’s Go-To for sale after collapse

Zoe Foster Blake sold a controlling stake in her cult skincare company for $89 million in 2021. Now, the company is searching for a new owner.

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