Left-field idea to ease mortgage pain
More and more Aussie households will struggle to make mortgage payments on the back of the latest rate rise. But a new initiative could provide a way to stop that.
Cost Of Living
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Kmart’s top 100: Black Friday deals
Kmart has announced their top ‘100 unmissable Black Friday deals’ ahead the fierce sales next week, including a $25 must-have health item and iPhones for under $150.
Woolworths confirms change to its bags
Woolworths has confirmed it has changed the size of its reusable paper shopping bags, in a move that has upset some customers.
Uber driver’s admission rocks passenger
A recorded conversation with an Uber driver reveals the extent of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis – and indicates the worst is yet to come.
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JobKeeper crash: ‘Delayed wave’ of mass closures, lay-offs
A delayed wave of liquidations and administrations could crash across Queensland in the wake of JobKeeper ending, business experts have warned.
‘Big no-no’: worst place to get money help
Financial expert Helen Baker has seen all the mistakes people make with their hard-earned cash and this one is at the top of her list.
Exact amount you need to feel ‘well off’
Despite the average Aussie wage being around $68,000 per year – those who make more than double that still don’t think they’re rich.
Scary money myth Aussies keep falling for
It’s the magic number many of us are striving to reach – but it turns out the real goal could be easier to achieve than we think.
New biggest expense for Australians
Rent and mortgages have long been considered our biggest financial burden but a new cost is causing headaches for more households.
Third of Aussies are ‘drowning in debt’
Thousands of Australians caught up in turmoil over debt and the rising cost of living say they fear there’s no way out and will carry it forever.
Surprising thing happening in our supermarkets
Savvy Aussie shoppers are saving big bucks at the supermarket checkout on their groceries with this surprisingly easy swap.
How to choose family health insurance
It can be difficult to decide which health insurance policy is right for your family. Here are some tips for doing your homework.
Mum’s pregnancy surprise reveals insurance mistake
Kylie was elated to discover she was pregnant with her first child but her feeling turned to panic when she realised she’d made a costly insurance mistake.
What we get wrong about ‘singles’ health insurance
Finding the best health insurance for singles is easy given that you only have to choose what’s right for you — not anybody else.
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