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Shoppers are looking for bargains and winding back spending, aiding the Reserve Bank’s efforts to slow inflation.

How your harmless new habit might be sending you broke

For the first time in a long time, Australians are finding themselves with more money in their accounts. Be careful how you spend it.

  • Victoria Devine

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While inflation has begun to ease since its peak in 2022, there’s still plenty keeping people up at night.

Like it or not, we’re all working the worst part-time job ever

Over the course of a year, the average person will spend 61 days thinking about money. It’s making us sad – and stressed out.

  • Victoria Devine
Central Park is a New York highligt and, better yet, it’s free..

The clever way to visit the world’s most expensive cities

Singapore, New York, London, Paris – if you’re heading to these pricey cities, here’s how to find more affordable accommodation and places to eat.

  • Brian Johnston
Inflation is now back in the 2 to 3 per cent target range.

If inflation is under control, why does your budget feel so stretched?

The numbers are pointing to the rate of price rises sitting at where the Reserve Bank wants it, but that doesn’t mean we get to see the benefits straight away.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
For first home buyers, negotiating with agents and navigating auctions can be stressful and unnerving.

Buying your first home? Here’s how to get the best deal

For first home buyers, negotiating with agents and navigating auctions can be stressful and unnerving.

  • Abdullah Nouh
While living like a super rich celebrity in the short term might give you a serotonin hit, it’s a bad idea for your long-term financial health.

Why your dream holiday could become a financial nightmare

While living like a super-rich celebrity in the short term might give you a serotonin hit, it’s a bad idea for your long-term financial health.

  • Victoria Devine
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Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon and her bum bag.

Trust me – you can’t afford to travel without these five things

Travelled internationally lately? It’s a different experience to 10 years ago – or even five – and your packing list might have changed.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
A collector returning cans and bottles for recycling in Sydney.

Those collectors rummaging through our bins? Our recycling system relies on them

The Return and Earn scheme has dramatically cut litter while boosting recycling, but are the environmental benefits coming at a social cost?

  • Cindy Yin and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon cooking up some AI-generated meals.

AI helped me feed my family for just $3 a serve

Could artificial intelligence make me a seven-night, sales-ingredient-only meal plan that the kids will actually eat?

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Labor’s universal childcare plan doesn’t do enough to tip the scales for some parents.

I’m a working mum. Here’s why I oppose Labor’s universal childcare

Since 2006, the cost of childcare has risen sharply across Australia. But a new plan from Labor ignores many crucial elements.

  • Victoria Devine

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