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Home is where the heart is

WHEN Ali Howell first wanted to launch her kid’s fashion range, it would have set her back thousands. Fast forward a few years and she is well and truly in business.

Money lies that ruin relationships

CHEATING comes in many forms. Kochie explains why naughty money secrets can be costly for the budget and the relationship.

The secret to staying happy

GROWING older has had a bad rap for years, but research now suggests that we can actually look forward to some of the happiest times of our lives as we move into our senior years.

How to live better for longer

WHILE walking has its benefits, one of the biggest impacts on lifestyle for older people is building and maintaining muscle tone.

Why it’s not too late to retire well

YOU’VE been working hard for years, living frugally and telling yourself that once retirement comes, it will be your time to fulfil some lifelong dreams. But how much money do you need to tick off your bucket list?

Mortgage customers go backwards

HUNDREDS of thousands of Australian home loan customers have little or no equity in their homes, alarming new statistics show.

Picking the best super fund

THERE are some easy steps to take to finding a good superannuation fund.

Borrowers urged to lock in rates

UNCERTAINTY surrounding the global economy and official interest rate movements going forward has some experts convinced that 2017 is “the year of the fixed rate”.

Reverse mortgages: What you should know

CASH-poor and asset-rich retirees looking to access funds often turn to reverse mortgages to cope with the cost of retirement. But there can be hidden traps.

One in three still paying off Christmas

ONE in three Australians are entering February with a post-Christmas debt hangover, new figures have revealed.

Self-check your health insurance extras

CONSUMERS with private health insurance extras covers should do a simple maths equation to work out if it’s worth having.

Perform ‘plastic surgery’ to cut debt

OVERSIZED credit card splurges are about to catch up with spenders as Australia’s credit card bill tips $52.4 billion, and many must take action.

Interest rates “getting worse”

THEY have long been a traditional favourite of the savvy saver, but term deposits now offer around half the value they did five years ago.

Couple’s new car stolen in 13 hours

EXCLUSIVE: This Aussie couple’s car was stolen the day they bought it. But they are not alone. These are the top ten hot spots for car theft across the nation.

Beware family and finance: Kochie

IT’S well established that there are no friends in business. David Koch explains what to consider before going guarantor for a loved one.

Gen Y planning post-Aus Day sickies

ILLNESS is spreading across Australia as we speak, as research shows young employees are the biggest culprits for chucking a sickie after a public holiday.

Kochie’s way to grab grocery bargains

SAVING on fresh market food can be hard but David Koch has some advice that can put more money in your pocket and add friends to your social calendar.

Kids’ pocket money should go by age

ELECTRONIC payments has made it harder for children to see the value of money. Now experts say there’s a better way to manage how much kids get.

When you buy a home you can’t live in

THERE are strict rules and penalties around super that can affect your investments, including property if you don’t read the fine print.

How to beat the back-to-school spend

SCHOOL costs are through the roof these days, but there are some measures savvy parents can take to ease the pain to the hip pocket.

Five credit card traps to avoid

MANY Aussies enter the New Year buried in credit card debt. But before the situation escalates, there are five plastic traps that could be catching you out.

How to ace your finances in 2017

THE aggressive baseliner. The serve and volleyer. A new guide that likens the spending habits of Aussies to tennis styles has some surprising insights.

How to get a better broadband deal

AS we continue to gobble up masses of data at home each month, Aussie telcos are battling it out to offer more competitive deals we often miss.

How to live like rich people

MONEY can’t buy you happiness, but it can certainly improve your way of life. David Koch explains how wealthy people get rich.

Free beer, but there’s a catch

THE phrase “free beer” sounds too good to be true. But in this case, the company is prepared to give customers their money back under one condition.

The hidden ways to save money

YOU don’t have to give up your morning coffee if you want to save money. There are other ways you can save without sacrificing the little luxuries.

Divorce more costly the later it hits

ONE in three marriages end in divorce, and the financial outcomes can be bad for both parties. Here’s how to avoid making a bad situation worse.

Grab your gift cards and buy now

GIFT cards were a popular Christmas present last month, and anyone yet to use theirs is being urged to think about spending up soon.

Simple tricks to save a packet

COULD you do with an extra $1000, $5000 or even $10,000 without making overly drastic changes this year? Here’s some simple steps to fine tune your finances in 2017.

Reduce your power bill in a flash

DECIPHERING energy bills can be a challenge, but switching providers can save households a small fortune, especially with average bills on the rise.

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Home business Home is where the heart is

WHEN Ali Howell first wanted to launch her kid’s fashion range, it would have set her back thousands. Fast forward a few years and she is well and truly in business.

Embracing technology Seniors stash cash from sharing economy

OLDER Australians are embracing new-world technologies in the sharing economy to earn extra cash.

Rental search Single dad ‘can’t get a rental property’

A BRISBANE man is desperately trying to find a home for him and his children after being rejected by a dozen rentals because he’s a single father.

Housing horrors Nightmare on Uneasy Street could hit you

WELCOME to Uneasy Street where the victims of one of Australia’s worst property investment deals are stuck in limbo.

Federal politics Turnbull’s pledge to make you $750 richer

IN HIS first big speech of the year today, Malcolm Turnbull will say that his proposed company tax cut would actually put money in the pockets of average Aussies.

Rate movements Borrowers urged to lock in rates

UNCERTAINTY surrounding the global economy and official interest rate movements going forward has some experts convinced that 2017 is “the year of the fixed rate”.

Health insurance Self-check your health insurance extras

CONSUMERS with private health insurance extras covers should do a simple maths equation to work out if it’s worth having.

Credit pain Perform ‘plastic surgery’ to cut debt

OVERSIZED credit card splurges are about to catch up with spenders as Australia’s credit card bill tips $52.4 billion, and many must take action.

Money pain Reverse lay-by’s the new transaction

A NEW way to pay — a reverse lay-by — is growing in popularity. Stores are allowing shoppers to walk out with goods and pay later in four instalments.

Exclusive Couple’s new car stolen in 13 hours

EXCLUSIVE: This Aussie couple’s car was stolen the day they bought it. But they are not alone. These are the top ten hot spots for car theft across the nation.

Financial advice Beware family and finance: Kochie

IT’S well established that there are no friends in business. David Koch explains what to consider before going guarantor for a loved one.

Food savings Kochie’s way to grab grocery bargains

SAVING on fresh market food can be hard but David Koch has some advice that can put more money in your pocket and add friends to your social calendar.

Money matters Kids miss out on dollars and sense

ALMOST one quarter of Aussie children don’t have savings accounts, robbing them of a chance to learn valuable financial lessons at an early age.

‘A little wonky’ Keen for a quick sale: South Rd bridge goes on eBay

AS motorists faced another day of traffic delays caused by the defective South Rd overpass, a South Australian business owner has finally had enough and is trying to “sell” the bridge on eBay.