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Shop thriftier and meal prep smarter: How to beat the cost of living crunch

Rising interest rates, inflation, property prices, power bills, groceries... it’s a lot. Here we explore some money-saving solutions.

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How to ditch the tax time blues and maximise your return

Tax time can be a painful process, and many people put off filing their tax return. Here are some tips to make it easier and get more back.

  • by Dominic Powell
Tacos and tamales at Itacate Mexican Restaurant, Redfern.

40 under $40: Sydney’s top restaurants for getting bang for your buck

Good Food’s favourite everyday eats, from ayam goreng to zaatar manoush.

  • by Callan Boys and Good Food Guide Reviewers
Lanzhou-style noodles at Bowltiful in Melbourne’s CBD.

40 under $40: Melbourne’s top restaurants for getting bang for your buck

Dani Valent criss-crosses Melbourne to find 40 of the city’s best-value venues, serving everything from African soul food to zaatar-dusted hummus.

  • by Dani Valent
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Australians waste 7.6 million tonnes of food every year, which equals about 312 kg per person. With this food waste comes money waste.

Six nifty food hacks to save money and reduce waste

Australians waste 7.6 million tonnes of food every year, which equals about 312 kilograms per person. With this food waste comes money waste.

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
Grocery prices are creeping ever higher, but there are some ways to save money.

Supermarket sweep: How to save money on groceries and still eat like a king

Grocery prices are soaring, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat poorly. Here are some ways to avoid the supermarket cost creep.

  • by Dominic Powell
Phi Phi Island, Thailand.

Our experts’ 52 greatest money-saving travel tips

From which day of the week to book your flight to where to score a discounted high-end meal, our travel experts do the bargain hunting for you.

  • by Brian Johnston, Ute Junker, Ben Groundwater, Belinda Jackson and Michael Gebicki
Turunc Bay in Marmaris. Turunc is popular tourist destination in Turkey.

Bargain hunt: The 20 all-time best-value holiday destinations

Travel budget shrinking? We’ve done the sums for you and selected 20 of the most affordable and good-value destinations right now.

  • by Brian Johnston

Single and feeling the cost of living crunch? Here’s how to save money

Heard of the ‘single tax’ on everything from electricity to dinner? Our experts offer their tips for every aspect of life – from saving on bills, to dating.

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
How much has inflation affected your favourite brunch items?

The Brunch Index: See how inflation is impacting the cost of your meal

To look at how inflation changes, here’s how the prices for the ingredients that make up a classic Aussie brunch have changed.

  • by Rachel Clun
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About half of Australia’s health funds so far have recognised that 10 interest rate rises in, people are dipping out of cover.
Opinion

Beat the hikes: Five ways to get a discount on private health

Your health fund should be helping, not hindering you. And it may prove priceless.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Jason L’Ecuyer and Sophie Duxson have made a number of changes to their unit to make it more energy efficient.

How to save money on your home energy bills in 2023

Rising energy bills are prompting more Australians to look for ways to cut costs. But where to start?

  • by Kate Burke
Cooking up a big meal can save you time and money.

How to go back to batch cooking to save money and time

The cost of living is soaring, so cooking food in bulk can save thousands of dollars. Here’s how to do it.

  • by Cat Rodie

How to stop spending so much money now that everything is so expensive

Taking charge of your finances is about more than cutting your daily flat white at the local cafe. It starts with making better emotional decisions.

  • by Samantha Selinger-Morris
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Mortgage calculator: How much extra will your repayments cost?

The RBA has increased interest rates to 4.35 per cent. Use our calculator to see how much extra your mortgage repayments will be.

In these tight times, I’ve become hyper-motivated by getting something for nothing.
Opinion

Cashback hack: The genius opportunity saving me big money (for free)

In these tight times, I’ve become hyper-motivated by getting something for nothing.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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