Money
Saving
Opinion
Budgeting
How this family took on a boarder and saved $18,200 in a year
With rents slowly increasing, Brooke Byrnes did something you might not expect for a) renters and b) a family: “We took on a roommate.”
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Opinion
Hip pocket
Simple ways to put the brakes on car costs
Australians spend an eye-watering $18,000 a year on their cars, and by the time you factor in loans, fuel, insurance, maintenance, tolls and registration, it’s easy to see why. Here are some savvy ways to drive down your costs.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
Premium pain? How to combat rising insurance prices and stay covered
Insurance has become increasingly expensive over the past year, and premiums are expected to keep rising. Here are some simple ways to save money on your house, car and health insurance.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m in my 30s with no idea how to manage my finances. Where do I start?
It’s common to feel overwhelmed when it comes to your finances. Here are four simple places to start.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Currencies
Heading overseas? Don’t get short-changed by exchange rates
Travelling without thinking about currency exchange rates – or the fees that providers charge – could really cost you.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Flexible working
A pay cut for working from home? Sorry Jeff, but you’re out of touch
While paying frontline service workers more is a brilliant idea, this should not be to the detriment of those who work from home.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
Super simple: Top tips to set yourself up for retirement
If you put off thinking about super until you’re older you could find yourself left with less than you deserve by the time you hit retirement age. Here are some tips to keep on top of your super for every stage of life.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Divorce
How to protect your finances from a relationship breakdown
It’s worth having a financial arrangement in place: prenups are no longer just for Hollywood stars or the mega-wealthy.
- by Grace Bacon
Opinion
Hip pocket
Sign me up: How to save cash on your ever-growing subscription list
It’s easy for your subscriptions to pile up and leave you shelling out each month for things you don’t really use. Here are some tips to cut your costs.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Consumer spending
Nine (almost) painless ways to slash your spending
With mortgage holders punch-drunk from repeated rate rises, around the nation, Aussies are in cost-cutting overdrive.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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