Money Matters
Beware of self-insuring on health
HEALTH insurance can cost thousands of dollars a year but not having it could be more expensive.
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Investor's eyes on Ireland's woes
JUST when share markets seemed to be moving on from the global financial crisis, Ireland has jolted the world back to reality and the prospect that it could take a few more years to sort things out.
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Fraudsters target tax file numbers
YOUR tax file number can be the key to protecting your identity and against theft.
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Are you really ready for retirement?
NO one can tell you exactly when to retire but there are a few milestones you need to tick off.
Blokes caught in the shopping net
WOMEN may be the queens of the shopping mall, but blokes have caught the online buying bug.
Value at top of Christmas shopping list
RETAILERS fear Australians' "new-found conservatism" will spoil their Christmas party this year.
Pollies get a payrise. We won't
FEDERAL MPs set for $35,000 rise while businesses complain they pay their workers too much.
Can't buy me love, or cheap Beatles tunes
AUSSIE music fans are outraged they're getting ripped off for The Beatles songs on iTunes.
RBA undercuts Government on bank rates
MINUTES of the RBA's Melbourne Cup day meeting reveal board expected super-sized rate hikes.
Private health cover hits record high
MORE than 10 million Australians have private health insurance, the highest level in a decade.
Time to bundle your debt together?
EACH week our finance experts tackle your money questions from a different generational perspective.
Easy ways to save on power bills
ELECTRICITY bills coming on too strong? Then it's time to get firm because there's an easy way to cut them down to size, writes Nhada Larkin.
Vase wipes off the dust with $69 million
AN old chinese vase found in a spring clean has sold at auction for a record $69 million.
Guides and Tools
SOME simple savings tips to get you to your goals.
GET your foot on the property ladder.
CHOOSE a credit card that suits your lifestyle.
SEARCH the market for your perfect home loan
GET a top rate to power your savings
WORK out your interest and principal payments.
