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Never pay ATM fees again

BANK customers waste hundreds of millions of dollars every year to access their own money despite there being many ways to get your cash for free.

Why you should buy second hand undies

HAVING all the latest mod-cons is certainly not on Tamara DiMattina’s mind — instead she focuses on buying virtually everything second-hand.

Kochie’s six warning signs for property

RATHER than speculate about property, understand the major signals which could point to a change in the market.

Driving a good rental insurance deal

JETSETTERS hiring cars can often be left bamboozled about insurance cover and need to take extra care on what their policy does entail before driving away.

Super fund fees affect your future

HOW much is too much when it comes to paying superannuation fund fees? If you don’t know, you may not enjoy the retirement you imagine.

Credit card rewards get crunched

SHOPPERS are being forced to spend more on their credit cards to reap any benefit from rewards programs.

The truth about dog and pet costs

WE dote on our pets and spend a small fortune on them every year but there’s no reason to break the bank to have happy, healthy pets.

Avoid a smartphone data blowout

YOUNG data addicts are becoming overly cautious on how many gigabytes they are chewing through each month to ensure they don’t get stung come bill time.

How to get your bills under control

GETTING your household bills in order — and preventing hefty late fees — is possible with the help of budgets and technology.

Get yourself the best refinance deal

COMPETITION among lenders for home loans is ferocious, which puts borrowers in the driver’s seat when it comes to refinancing.

A tricky way shoppers can save

PRICE-matching goods is a great way to bag a bargain if you are prepared to do some research first.

Card customers’ biggest gripe

THE biggest turn off for credit card users is the rich annual fee they are charged, rather than the card’s hefty interest rate.

That crunching sound was shares hitting the floor

THERE’S little comfort when you’re reading scary headlines and seeing your share values plunge but try to look at the situation objectively.

Protect your tech from scams

FRAUDSTERS are targeting your smartphones and tablets so take some time to keep their hands off your money and your data.

Turn your junk into quick cash

MOST Australian households are sitting on more than $5000 cash in the form of second hand goods — but may not be even aware of it.

Spring cleaning your finances

DUSTING off your debts and spring cleaning your finances can help put you in tip top shape and ensure you have rock solid financial stability in years to come.

There is such a thing as free credit

SPENDERS looking to make a large purchase often have to think through carefully how they can do it without being slugged by exorbitant interest rates.

Take control of your home loan

HOME loan customers are being urged to take action to secure razor-sharp deals as interest rate offers continue to drop.

How to pick a money spinner

THE best way to achieve investment success is to spread your money across a wide variety of different assets.

Why we should be celebrating

LAST week’s economic growth figure of 3.3 per cent is the best in four years and that winning streak looks as though it will continue for a while yet.

Don’t kid yourself about your score

CHECKING your credit score is easy and free, but you may be surprised to find that it’s not as good as you think.

Super laws welcome but half-baked

CHANGES to superannuation rules that were announced in the May Budget have been introduced in federal Parliament.

Be appy with your insurance

NAVIGATING different types of insurance is easy to do using a range of innovative apps that allow you to keep your policies in your pocket.

Stick your neck out to help others

FROM zoos to underprivileged children, there are many ways to leave a lasting mark on the world once you are gone.

Signs your debt is out of control

WITH so much talk among politicians about Australia’s national debt levels and our ongoing budget deficit … how do you assess your household debt and know when you’re in the danger zone?

The feeling’s mutual for new bank breed

A SMALL but fast-growing slice of the banking sector is beating the big four in customer satisfaction and business growth.

A caring gift for man’s best friend

MORE than half of all pet insurance holders are either shopping around, looking to downgrade or drop their policies in an effort to save money

How to break up and keep your cash

BREAKING up with a partner can be traumatic and hard work but don’t delay sorting out your joint finances.

How to spend a windfall

MANY mortgage holders are left torn between whether to pay extra off their home loan or tip extra cash into their super.

Going global finds more winners

AUSSIE investors have historically shunned global shares, but that may need to change if they want the best possible financial returns in the future.

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Home loans Loan deals plummet as rates drop

HOME loan interest rates are continuing to tumble with dozens of deals getting even cheaper despite the cash rate staying on hold.

Huge windfall Sting’s massive Grand Final payday

MUSIC icon Sting will be smiling just as much as Western Bulldogs fans, with rumours of a mammoth payday for his AFL Grand Final performance.

Ripped off Dodgy car salesman rips off hard up

A QUEENSLAND car salesman was ripping off disadvantaged people, giving them high interest loans he knew they couldn’t afford to pay.

Generous parents Sponge society or just evening the score?

ALMOST three-quarters of Australian parents are giving their adult children financial help, prompting some calls for them to tighten their purse strings.

Spy jobs Want to be a government spy?

THE Australian Government is recruiting for spies. The selection process can be gruelling, but could you meet the job criteria?

Energy pain Short-circuit energy bill shocks

ALL-you-can-eat energy plans that lock in fixed payments for households and remove any chance of bill shock are being rolled out nationally.

Investing Why it’s unwise to fear the doomsayers

SOMEONE is always saying that the end of the financial world is coming. Learning how to ignore them is a key part of long-term investment success.

Motoring expenses Car running costs cause confusion

MOTORISTS have enjoyed falling petrol prices in recent years but some of the other expenses of running a car have been speeding at more than twice the pace of inflation.

Money hacks Mistake costing us $10 billion a year

YOU’RE throwing money away. A simple mistake is costing us a collective $10 billion every year — or $1100 per household. Luckily, it has an easy fix.

Too late Australia’s fruit-n-veg ‘disaster’

DON’T get used to cheap strawberries. We could be facing a fruit shortage due to a “disastrous” move by the government.

Sing bling Rich kids drive luxury cars naked

BATHING in champagne and driving supercars in the nude. Why? Because they can. In Singapore, spoiled rich brats take their luxurious lifestyles way too far.

Financial research Money worries are making us sick

NEW research paints a confronting picture of how financial stress is damaging the majority of Australians - from relationships through to work performance.

Price comparison Cheapest way to get an iPhone 7

PLAN or outright? Being savvy about your next iPhone could save you $170. We look at the best deals.

Mobile commerce Surprising thing we’re buying on phones

THE average Australian spends $330 a month buying stuff on their phones, new research has found. But the biggest purchase may surprise you.