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All present and accounted for: How to cut the cost of Christmas gifts
Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it doesn’t have to be the most expensive.
- by Dominic Powell
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We’re selling our holiday home - can we put the proceeds into our super?
A super top-up using the proceeds from your house sale is possible, but you need to be mindful of the size and timing of contributions.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Hip pocket
Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement
It’s not particularly popular with younger workers as it requires a fair amount of delayed gratification, but when it comes to investing you can’t go much better.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
Less is more: How to downsize your life to free up cash
Downsizing is a potential salve for the country’s festering housing crisis, but not enough of us are doing it. This is what you need to know.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Cost of living
Dirty pricing tricks getting flamed is long overdue
It’s time to get back to a world where we don’t have to swear a blood oath to cancel a gym membership or name our firstborn after a Marvel character just to cancel a streaming subscription.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Money Makeover
How your old, dormant bank accounts can cost you big
Saving that unused account for a rainy day? You might want to think twice about that.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Skipping the pricey coffee and bargain hunting won’t get you ahead
If you’re playing small, there’s a good chance you’re not dreaming big enough. Why stop yourself at getting excited over saving $50, when you could be saving $500 or $5000?
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
What can reality TV teach us about money? More than you’d think
Past the fake tan and veneers, seeing discussions about insecurities, vulnerabilities, or hairy topics like money can be extremely helpful and informative.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
Moving overseas? Consider these taxing questions
Issues such as tax, superannuation and property are common queries for those contemplating living and working abroad.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
The strategy that could get you debt free – even with a mortgage
It’s a high-risk bit of financial wizardry, but don’t rubbish debt recycling just yet.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Money psychology
How changing the way you think can boost your bank balance
Here are four ways you should develop your mindset to be able to save money more easily.
- by Paridhi Jain
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