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From school dunce to millionaire
AFTER failing his exams twice, Cham Tang stayed behind while all his friends went off to university. Now he runs a multimillion-dollar business.
Dodgy bosses rorting $3.6 billion
NEARLY a third of Australian workers are being ripped off by their own employers, to the tune of $1500 each.
Twelve saves of Christmas
THINKING outside the box — of chocolates — is a great way to save money this Christmas.
Get your bond back every time
MORE than half of Australian renters are denied their bond when they move out. Here’s how to make sure you get it all back.
The best budget Christmas getaway
CHRISTMAS tax affects travel to all of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations, often making them ridiculously expensive. Except one.
Get your bond back every time
MORE than half of Australian renters are denied their bond when they move out. Here’s how to make sure you get it all back.
Power bills just got more expensive
BRACE yourselves. Power bills are about to get insanely expensive and could cost you an extra $1200 next year.
How to live large on average wage
MOST of us would love to take that five-star holiday or spend that little bit extra on a meal. Here’s how to do it without even trying.
Petrol scam costing us $85 million
MOTORISTS are spending up to $85 million more on petrol due to nanny state rules, according to the consumer watchdog.
‘Australia’s best’ brothel sells for millions
THE premises of a Sydney escort and massage service, which bills itself as “Australia’s best brothel”, has sold to a developer.
Property numbers you should know
INVESTING is a numbers game, especially for Aussies who are looking to sink their money into real estate.
Own a little slice of Westfield
SKY-HIGH housing prices are prompting Australians to invest their money in lots of other types of property.
Gen Y investing more than X and Boomers
NOT all members of Generation Y are spending their money on smashed avocado toast. Many are investing in property - and there’s a very good reason why.
Beware of these scary money moves
BAD money decisions can give you a bigger financial fright than the scariest Halloween horror movie.
Impulse buying behind gift budget blowout
SHOPPERS are being urged to make lists and check them twice at Christmas time, or face credit card bill pain in the New Year.
Twelve saves of Christmas
THINKING outside the box — of chocolates — is a great way to save money this Christmas.
Is your relationship hurting your finances?
LOVE is fantastic, but financially fraught if it’s your name on all the bills.
How to avoid a wedding hangover
LOVED up couples are getting themselves into thousands of dollars of debt to pay for their wedding day, new figures show.
Easiest way to cut your Christmas costs
IT’S time to cull your Christmas present list — but don’t worry, telling your friends you won’t be buying them a gift may not be as tough as you think.
From school dunce to millionaire
AFTER failing his exams twice, Cham Tang stayed behind while all his friends went off to university. Now he runs a multimillion-dollar business.
‘Australia’s best’ brothel sells for millions
THE premises of a Sydney escort and massage service, which bills itself as “Australia’s best brothel”, has sold to a developer.
Man finds 100kg of gold in home
A MAN who inherited a big house from a dead relative discovered a glittering $5 million treasure trove inside it.
How to control overspending
SPENDING more money than you earn is a problem affecting all Australians — not just those struggling on lower wages.
Turnbull’s new besties — the Greens
MALCOLM Turnbull formed a united front with the Greens today to escape a humiliating backdown on backpacker tax.
Last minute decision saves tourism
A DEAL between the Australian Greens and the Government will resolve the deadlock over the backpacker tax.
Is it Australia’s worst taxpayer rip-off?
IT’S the ultimate waste of public money and people who benefit are usually rich enough to pay for the pleasure themselves.
Final countdown to avoid a tax hit
TAX returns must be lodged a week from today — but fear not, procrastinators; changes to the MyTax tool mean many people can complete their forms within 15 minutes.
Super laws welcome but half-baked
CHANGES to superannuation rules that were announced in the May Budget have been introduced in federal Parliament.
Nelly fans’ clever plot to clear his debt
NELLY is apparently millions of dollars in debt. But fans have created an ingenious movement to help out the impoverished rapper.