Money
Saving
Analysis
Banking products
Savers can earn over 5 per cent, but only if they read the fine print
Be prepared to jump through hoops to earn a high rate of interest on savings.
- by John Collett
Latest
Opinion
Ask an expert
We just paid off our credit card. How do we avoid getting into debt again?
Staying out of debt and saving money can sometimes feel like an unattainable goal. It can be better to start off small.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Parenting
The $922-a-fortnight handout I left unclaimed – but you shouldn’t
Do I regret not claiming the payment for the short, personally challenging period I could? No, but you should take it if you can.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Federal budget
For young Australians, this budget is not responsible or sustainable
For a budget boasting support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis, there is little relief for young Australians at the fore of these issues.
- by Georgia York
Opinion
Financial literacy
For love nor money: How to protect yourself from sexually transmitted debt
As a financial adviser, I have seen many people shocked and bewildered when they discover the person they once adored has left them in financial ruin.
- by Jessica Brady
Opinion
Financial literacy
Would your children pass my pocket money challenge? Nine in 10 don’t
To set your children up for financial success, try this tough-love challenge.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Inflation
$31 for the house red: The US has hit ‘peak inflation’, but have we?
There are signs the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is over in the US, despite some exorbitant prices for a glass of plonk.
- by William Bennett
Eight money-saving travel hacks to try on your next trip
As long as you’re willing to do some research and be open-minded, you could save a lot of money on your next adventure.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Opinion
Shopping
Under $5: Inflation-fighting meals my fussy family will actually eat
Despite the persistent cost of living crunch, there are still plenty of ways to get creative – and cut costs – when cooking.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Budgeting
Are there ‘Easter eggs’ lurking in your finances? Time to get hunting
This long weekend, it’s time to get cracking on the unwanted Easter eggs that might be melting your money.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Analysis
Renting
As costs soar, is it cheaper to rent or buy?
Rent values have risen 24.1 per cent since 2020, or the equivalent of $110 per week, so is it cheaper to buy instead of rent?
- by Eliza Owen