Last updated: September 02, 2010

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World of online shopping opens up

AUSTRALIAN online shoppers can now access up to 300,000 international stores previously beyond their reach from today.

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Parents 'to quit work over care costs'

AUSTRALIAN parents say they’ll be forced to quit work or delay kids if the cost of childcare rises.

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Saving money by going green at home

Government green schemes are on hold but there are still many ways to save by going green.

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Parents face $33-a-day rise for childcare

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CRECHES say requirements to employ better staff may cost families up to $3000 per year.

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Eating out is back on the menu

Stephen Morgan charged with assaulting hamburgers

AUSTRALIANS are eating out more than they did last year but they're opting for healthier tucker.

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I'd rather go bankrupt than pay - Hogan

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CROCODILE Dundee star has vowed to take his five-year fight with the tax office to the bitter end.

'I never had the money people think'

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PAUL Hogan speaks out after being told he can't leave Australia and vows to clear his name.

David and Libby Koch: Dark clouds ahead

WHEN it comes to share investing, we hate September and October. It's when most of the crashes happen.

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It's tough times for our thrifty teens

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GENERATION Y are our tightest consumers, with half holding on to cash until the sales.

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Gender pay gap getting worse, not better

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THE pay gap between the sexes is now wider and three out of four Australians want it fixed.

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How scam-proof are you? Take our quiz

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HOW safe are you from falling victim to a financial scam? Take our quiz below and find out.

Hogan's life in limbo as ATO refuses deal

Australian actor Paul Hogan

PAUL Hogan will be grounded in Australia for up to four year after the ATO gave him a firm "no deal" on returning to the US.

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Home loans a bridge too far for banks

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BANKS are denying funds to homeowners looking to upgrade and move into a bigger home.

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