How to avoid spending too much on gym memberships
Getting fit is often at the top of the list of New Year resolutions, but consumers have to be careful not to waste money on gym membership fees.
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John Collett
Writes about personal finance for Fairfax Media, Sydney, Australia.
A roof of your own is secret to retirement
Our super system is not in need of restructuring as some commentators suggest.
Big banks 'will follow' Westpac's rate hike
Westpac Bank is the first of the majors to increase interest rates on its fixed rate home loans and investment loans, but market watchers says it likely the other majors will follow.
What was good for fending off mammoths is bad for investing
Usually, the best thing to do when doomsayers start to make a lot of noise is to sit tight.
Dodge the pitfalls of buying off the plan
It's easy to be seduced by slick marketing but there are some things you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
Which holiday destinations have the worst 'Christmas tax'?
A holiday on the Gold Coast this Christmas costs twice as much as taking a holiday there in November or February.
Better-off age pensioners have incentives to hoard cash
Some retirees may be tempted to stash cash at home, but there are downsides.
Six-week shares race ends with all but Dartboard underwater
The US presidential race that saw Hillary Clinton ahead in the polls and Donald Trump's surprise victory created havoc on markets.
How to have a good divorce
Getting divorced or becoming separated is the worst financial decision that anyone is most likely to make.
Millions at risk of default in next 12 months but don't know it
A leading credit agency says almost 3 million Australians are at risk of credit default or other adverse credit event in the next 12 months.
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