Money Makeover
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Budgeting
How I cut my home insurance premium in half
You must consider what you would do if the worst should happen: total loss by fire, flood or theft.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Opinion
Opinion
How to decide if you really need home and contents insurance
It comes down to how lucky you feel and how able you are to cope financially if the worst happens.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Opinion
Why I’ve fixed part of my mortgage at 2.19 per cent
There are several things to consider when facing one of the most vexed questions in personal finance.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Opinion
How I saved $10,000 a year by budgeting
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt on this journey, it’s that there is dignity in every dollar in your budget. Look after your money and it will look after you.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Budgeting
How to avoid getting ripped off by excessive super fund fees
Paying too much in super fund fees can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement. Look at the total fee amount you are paying on your account and, if it is more than about 1 per cent, it’s time to do something about it.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Budgeting
This is how much you've saved by not eating out or having holidays
The past eight weeks have afforded a real chance to think quite deeply about what constitutes essential versus non-essential spending.
- by Jessica Irvine
Planning & budgeting
The real price women pay for 'beauty'
There is a multibillion-dollar beauty products and services industry which makes a profit out of exploiting women's' insecurities about their bodies.
- by Jessica Irvine
Education
How much do you spend on your child's education?
The cost of education, including primary and secondary school fees, TAFE, HELP and associated spending, has almost doubled in just six years.
- by Jessica Irvine
Budgeting
Top 5 ways to save money on your health insurance
How much value are you really getting from your private health cover? Now is the perfect time to ask.
- by Jessica Irvine
Budgeting
This is how much you should budget for food each week
If you are putting together a weekly food budget, a rough rule of thumb is to allocate about $100 a week per person in your household.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Budgeting
The real cost of running your car: It's time to change gears
The average Aussie household spends a whopping $10,800 a year on transport costs but you can make a big dent in that amount by making a few simple choices
- by Jessica Irvine