Spending
Impulse spending is costing us thousands. Here’s how to cut back
The rise of smartphones and social media has undoubtedly contributed to instant gratification culture, but it’s something you can overcome with a bit of work.
- Nina Hendy
Latest
Pop-up restaurants flourish as cafes get creative on covering costs
Facing rising costs and customers hesitant to accept price hikes, some cafes are sub-letting to nightly pop-ups to split the rental burden, creating a wave of new eateries.
- Elias Visontay
- Opinion
- Cost of living
All year, I’ve tried to find a new hobby. One major problem is crushing my efforts
All I wanted was an activity that I could do regularly, that was distinct from work and make me sound a bit more interesting. Then I started doing the maths.
- Shona Hendley
- Opinion
- Retirement living
Your retirement savings are there to be spent. Don’t be afraid to
Retirees have been diligently squirrelling money away for years and years, but when it comes to spending it, they’re far less confident.
- Bec Wilson
- Analysis
- Australian economy
Is the RBA a glass-half-full type of place? Its next rate decision will tell us
The national economy grew by a less-than-expected 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. At face value, the figure would seem to strengthen the case for a rate cut.
- Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
- Perspective
- Reviews
It takes guts to give honest reviews. But the food was expensive and made us sick
When I recently found myself questioning a 4.8-star rating, I realised my compulsion to be guided by the opinion of others had gotten out of hand.
- Courtney Kruk
Power bills could be cut by up to $730 a year under proposed laws
The so-called ‘loyalty tax’ would go, meaning cheaper power even for those who don’t change providers or shop around.
- Kieran Rooney
- Exclusive
- WA
How the government is pushing WA families to claim their free money
New figures reveal the state is on track to surpass the 400,000 claims made during last year’s student assistance payment scheme.
- Hamish Hastie
Australians are ‘addicted’ to food delivery – and it’s hurting some local restaurants
The thriving business of UberEats, Door Dash and Menulog is “kind of a double-edged sword”.
- Gemma Grant
- Perspective
- Parenting
What’s the going rate for the Tooth Fairy, and should it be adjusted for inflation?
From 10¢ in the ’60s to the generous $20 Josh Frydenberg’s five-year-old received in 2022, Tooth Fairy inflation is real – but that doesn’t make it right.
- Felicity Caldwell
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