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John Collett writes about personal finance for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance

Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance

Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important.

  • by John Collett

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Respite for first home buyers as Sydney and Melbourne markets cool

Respite for first home buyers as Sydney and Melbourne markets cool

Analysts expect the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to cool for the remainder of this year, giving those looking to get into the market more time.

  • by John Collett
Can’t bank on the RBA? Mortgage holders may have to get their own rate cut

Can’t bank on the RBA? Mortgage holders may have to get their own rate cut

Those with variable rate mortgages hoping for some repayment relief may have to haggle with their lender for a lower rate.

  • by John Collett
Savers told to act fast as term deposit rates tumble
Analysis
Cash

Savers told to act fast as term deposit rates tumble

There is still a window of opportunity to lock in a good term deposit interest rate, but only if you act fast.

  • by John Collett
ASIC shuts down more than 7000 scam websites in major crackdown
Analysis
Scams

ASIC shuts down more than 7000 scam websites in major crackdown

The regulator is disrupting scammers’ efforts to financially deceive Australians by closing the scammers’ websites, contributing to a reduction in the amount of money lost to scams.

  • by John Collett
Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas
Analysis
Big four

Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas

The big four banks continue to charge more for international transfers than many of their rivals, prompting calls for fresh regulation.

  • by John Collett
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Car owners urged to be vigilant about insurance with thefts on the rise

Car owners urged to be vigilant about insurance with thefts on the rise

Motor vehicle theft is opportunistic and increasing across Australia – so lock your doors, wind up your windows and make sure your coverage is adequate.

  • by John Collett
Consumers warned to be vigilant as builders continue to go bust

Consumers warned to be vigilant as builders continue to go bust

Taking the time to check builders’ and tradies’ credentials upfront is the best way to avoid problems when building, extending or renovating.

  • by John Collett
Half of Australians have problems with their telco. But they don’t bother complaining

Half of Australians have problems with their telco. But they don’t bother complaining

Telecommunications providers have been urged to fix the “trust deficit” with their customers, who often experience poor service and delayed responses.

  • by John Collett
How these top funds nearly tripled the market’s returns
Analysis
Investing

How these top funds nearly tripled the market’s returns

Some managed funds that invest in Australian shares outpaced the market for the year to June 30 by almost three times

  • by John Collett
Complaints surge about banks not doing enough to prevent scams

Complaints surge about banks not doing enough to prevent scams

Australians’ complaints over payment scams have grown exponentially. Should banks be on the hook to reimburse customers?

  • by John Collett

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