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Selfie payments on the way

SMARTPHONE selfies will soon be used by consumers to verify a payment.

Investment rules for couples

INVESTING for couples requires more thought than simply making sure the assets are evenly spread.

Nine mistakes that break the bank

SOMETIMES the daily grind can make you lose focus on your financial end game. David and Libby Koch explain how to get back on track.

Reduce the pain of power bills

AS households swelter through record heatwaves this summer, more than four out of five of us are regularly wasting electricity.

The worst month to save money

IN the new year, many of us try to cut back on spending. But there’s a better way to work avoid a festive binge this year.

Talk your way into a loan discount

TAKE a few moments of preparation and you could end up saving yourself thousands of dollars on your home loan, simply by demanding a discount.

Save a bundle when tying the knot

WHEN this bride-to-be turned out to be allergic to gold, her engagement ring needed to be replaced - and that’s how a great savings story began.

Men spend twice as much on Valentine: research

CHIVALRY may not be dead just yet, with bank research showing men are prepared to open their wallets on Valentine’s Day.

Young want more super in schools

FOUR out of five young Australians say they were never taught at school about superannuation, despite it being the largest asset they may ever own.

Aussies missing $8.3 billion in savings

NOT knowing what your credit score is could be costing you a packet personally and the nation billions of dollars in savings, report claims.

Protect yourself from fraudsters

SMARTPHONE and tablet users are under potential cyber security risk by failing to take simple measures to protect themselves from fraudsters.

Don’t get caught by card disputes

A SUSPICIOUS transaction on your credit or debit card statement is as likely to be an honest mistake or oversight rather than something shadier.

Premium hikes put health at stake

MANY Aussie health insurance customers will reconsider whether it’s worthwhile having cover as premiums are tipped to rise again.

Pain of interest-only repayments

ONE in four owner occupiers in Australia are failing to chip into their loans by making interest-only repayments.

Australia cashless by 2022?

COMPANIES are rushing to be online-only ready as Australia accelerates towards being a cashless society.

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.

Fixing rates can sting customers

TIME-poor home loan customers locking in fixed rate deals could be getting badly stung once the term ends by failing to take action.

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Financial investment A tough message for investors

INVESTORS should brace for a riskier decade ahead without the higher returns they usually receive for taking on that risk, an investment leader said.

Property finance Make the right mortgage moves

DOING the mortgage dance with banks and other lenders has become more complex and confusing.

Valentine’s spend Men spend twice as much on Valentine: research

CHIVALRY may not be dead just yet, with bank research showing men are prepared to open their wallets on Valentine’s Day.

Wealth secrets How to get rich with just $5

YOU don’t have to be Warren Buffett to play the stock market. Here’s how to get an investment portfolio started with as little as $5.

Valentine’s savings Save a bundle when tying the knot

WHEN this bride-to-be turned out to be allergic to gold, her engagement ring needed to be replaced - and that’s how a great savings story began.

Money talk The easiest way to ruin Valentine’s Day

VALENTINE’S Day is only a couple of sleeps away. Here’s what not to do if you want to avoid a nasty financial fight.

Housing crisis Affordable housing scheme on chopping block

THE Turnbull government is set to scrap a national housing scheme after it failed to deliver any major increase in the amount of affordable housing.

Another hit Families to be $200 poorer

THE cost of family health cover could rise by up to $200 a year after the federal government gave the green light to a premium hike.

Credit rating Simple trick to save you $800

IF YOU haven’t tried this out with your bank or phone company, you could be missing out on big savings. Give it a go.

Credit scores Aussies missing $8.3 billion in savings

NOT knowing what your credit score is could be costing you a packet personally and the nation billions of dollars in savings, report claims.

Mortgage deals CommBank stops investment loans

AUSTRALIA’S biggest lender the Commonwealth Bank has made a drastic move to put the brakes on investment lending.

Court Documents Melania’s plan to exploit First Lady role

MELANIA Trump hasn’t been seen much since her husband took office, but she isn’t idle. Court filings show how she wants to use her role as First Lady.

Major concession 1.2 million families to be $500 better off

WORKING parents will secure a $500-a-year cash boost under a major concession designed to get the government’s childcare changes through Parliament.

Digital wallets Australia cashless by 2022?

COMPANIES are rushing to be online-only ready as Australia accelerates towards being a cashless society.