Budgeting
Starting fresh: setting yourself up for money success in 2025
The end of one year and the start of another is a good time to take stock of your financial wellbeing. But don’t be too hard on yourself.
- by Dominic Powell
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Financial literacy
Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies
We all think about money in different ways, but our worries tend to manifest in some common concerns.
- by Paridhi Jain
More consumers using buy now, pay later and loyalty rewards for everyday expenses
Paypal, Flybuys and Afterpay say more people are using financial products and rewards programs as households battle cost-of-living pressures.
- by Jessica Yun
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Six tips to save you from a financial hangover this Christmas
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be the most expensive for many of us.
- by Victoria Devine
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Christmas
Be a bit boring this Christmas, your wallet will thank you
The holiday season can be a financially fraught time, but there are some ways you can cut costs and still feel the holiday cheer.
- by Victoria Devine
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I’ve just started full-time work. How do I start building wealth?
Career and financial success are not always related, though we like to assume they are.
- by Paridhi Jain
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My partner loves to spend, but I love to save. What should I do?
Financial conflict in a relationship is often a symptom of a deeper problem, so take a step back and figure out what’s really going on.
- by Paridhi Jain
Millennials, you could be $50,000 richer by retirement, says ASIC
The nation’s out-of-touch super funds don’t do enough to engage with young customers, the corporate regulator says.
- by Brittany Busch
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Opinion
Learning how to spend money well can make you happier
Chasing a never-ending list of wants may not bring you happiness, but neither will cutting them all out.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Financial literacy
Earn a lot, but don’t feel rich? You might be a HENRY
Before you pull out the world’s smallest violin for people bringing home the financial bacon, hear me out.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Opinion
Who wants to be a millionaire? You should read this first
Personal wealth in Australia is predicted to boom in the coming years, with the number of people joining the millionaire club set to skyrocket.
- by Victoria Devine
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