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The simple banking switch that could save you time and money

Are you still with your original bank? You’re not always rewarded for loyalty.

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Millennials could be the first generation who may need to financially support their parents and their offspring at the same time.

Generation squeeze: Why Millennials should start preparing for retirement now

Millennials could be the first generation who need to support their offspring and their parents at the same time – a daunting prospect for those barely managing to afford rent.

  • Dominic Powell
A new decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has eased the burden on those claiming travel allowances on their tax returns.

The most common travel scams – and how to avoid them

From hacking into free Wi-Fi to inflating restaurant charges and shilling fake tour companies – travel fraudsters cast a wide net.

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HECS debt is considered a “good debt”, but it can affect your ability to buy a home.

Thinking of repaying your HECS? Here’s how to do it

With the average person owing over $27,000, student debt has been a hot button issue this election. But how do you actually pay it off?

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New to investing? Follow some simple tips to protect yourself against bad investments.

How thinking about your tax now can pay dividends in June

Unless you’re an accountant, the end of financial year is something many avoid thinking about. But getting prepared early is worth it.

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Where should you invest your money during sharemarket turmoil?

With the global markets at the whim of Donald Trump, here’s how to weather the volatility.

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There is a host of budgeting apps on the market.

The simple tech tools that can help you budget better

There is an array of apps and spreadsheets and templates that can make budgeting easier – so which ones are the best?

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Mortgages can be a murky business.

All the ways to save money on your mortgage

From redraws to offsets to reducing interest, we unravel some common mortgage mysteries.

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Opening a joint bank account for the first time is a step many couples make on getting married.

The sneaky super sapper that could eat $100,000 from your retirement

The set-and-forget nature of superannuation means it can be easy to overlook how much you’re paying in fees.

  • Dominic Powell
Wine: delicious and an investment worth considering.

You had me at Merlot: How to turn your favourite tipple into a money-making drop

Want to put your money where your mouth is? The rapidly growing wine investment market could be a good place to start.

  • Dominic Powell

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