Caterina Hrysomallis
Contributor
Caterina Hrysomallis is a journalist specialising in health, lifestyle and personal finance.
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
Analysis
Investing
Should I max out my offset account or invest in shares instead?
Figuring out how to make your money work harder for you can be challenging enough, let alone in a cost-of-living crisis.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?
Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Analysis
Careers
Where to start when you don’t know what career you want
Feeling stuck about what occupation to pursue is not reserved to one part of life, but knowing what to do next can be difficult.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Analysis
Super Fit
Adding to your super early can help you buy a first home. Here’s how
Even a small extra contribution from your income to your super now can make you thousands of dollars richer in retirement. So why don’t more people do it?
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
It could cost you thousands, so how do you pick a good super fund?
Many of us don’t think twice about what super fund we get put in, but poor performance can cost you thousands. Here’s what you should look out for.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Want to get your super fighting fit? Here’s where to start
It’s never too early to start thinking about your super, even if retirement feels like a long way off. Here’s where you should start.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford
Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something a friend has suggested, even though you couldn’t really afford it? This one’s for you.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Why this beautiful Greek island comes with unsolicited health advice
The birthplace of “the father of modern medicine” sticks to its roots – and there’s much for travellers to learn (and potentially ignore).
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Can you afford to own a pet? Here’s what to keep in mind
If you’re contemplating pet ownership, you’ll need to understand the initial and ongoing costs that inevitably come with it.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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