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Consumer spending
Young Australians feeling more hopeless amid cost of living crunch
Soaring interest rates and inflation are contributing to a cost of living crisis leaving young Australians feeling under the weather.
- by Georgia York
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Opinion
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I have a good job and savings, so why do I still worry about money?
The misconception many people have is that financial anxiety is purely a consequence of how much you have in your bank account.
- by Paridhi Jain
Cheap wine and a cover charge: What a student on $32,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a student and part-time banker who makes $32,400 a year and spends some of her money at the pub.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Soap, laksa, and an omelette: What a sales consultant on $147,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, a sales consultant who makes $147,000 a year settles back into Sydney life after a holiday in Italy.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Budgeting
Too expensive? Make like Dan Andrews and just walk away
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has been harangued for his decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games, but it sets an example more of us should follow.
- by Victoria Devine
Footy tickets and a book: What a comms adviser on $83,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a digital communications adviser who makes $83,000 a year and spends some of her money on tickets to the AFL Showdown.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Analysis
Home loans
Apartment owners face strata fee increases of 20 per cent as costs soar
Levies have risen over the past year as the costs of insurance, utilities and repairs and maintenance outstrip even the rapid rise in inflation.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Finance
Six actions business owners can take to survive economic turmoil
Don’t wait to be told we’re officially in recession. Start acting now to ensure you come out the other side of what could be a prolonged downturn.
- by Michael Fingland
Opinion
Ask an expert
How do I manage my money and super as a business owner?
Sole traders and business owners often forego their own savings, but it’s crucial you act early to set yourself up for retirement.
- by Paridhi Jain
Antibiotics, coffee, and a mop: What a public servant on $125,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a public servant who makes $125,000 a year and spends some of her money this week on medicine, cleaning supplies, and records for her DJing side-hustle.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Analysis
Sharing economy
Workers turn to renting out vans, attics to beat cost crunch
More people are looking for side hustles to bring in extra income in the face of cost-of-living pressures, such as renting out garage space.
- by John Collett