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Gen Y clueless on credit cards: research

MILLENNIALS have been revealed as the most likely to mismanage their credit cards, with some even blowing thousands in interest on their weddings.

Why pet-friendly landlords make more money

LANDLORDS should consider allowing furry friends if they want reliable and grateful tenants and potentially more money.

What’s your vice? Chocolate or cash

HERE’S a topical question for you: What are you better able to resist — delicious chocolate or the temptation to spend money on stuff you don’t need?

How loyalty programs got less rewarding

IT was a beautiful romance but, the love affair many consumers had with their credit card and retail reward programs is dying.

Beat Easter car rental price hikes

HOLIDAY price hikes are part and parcel of renting a car, unless you want to take the neighbour’s wheels for a spin instead.

Best Galaxy S8 deals revealed

PRE-ORDERS are through the roof on Samsung’s much-hyped new Galaxy S8 smartphone, but if you want to get value, think about what you need.

Beware Easter petrol price hikes

PETROL prices will rise in Sydney and Adelaide for Easter and fall in the other capitals. Here is where you can find the cheapest fuel near you right now.

Data munchers will pay the price

AUSTRALIANS are addicted to their smartphones but working out whether to sign up to a plan or go for a SIM-only deal can be complicated — and costly.

Money advice can make you sick

NEW university research has revealed that getting financial advice from these types of people can be harmful to your health.

Fatten your super before July 1 hits

BIG changes to superannuation are approaching quickly, and savers should consider strategies now to prevent losses and avoid missing out on gains.

Money mistakes that wreck families

BAD financial decisions and secrets can tear families apart. David Koch looks back at some of the worst he has seen.

Kill your home loan debt fast

PAYING extra on your home loan can make a massive difference and this is what you should be doing now to get on top of your debt.

Spreading out your financial eggs

PROPERTY versus shares. Should you put all your eggs in one basket?

Busting health fund switch myths

AUSSIES are rushing to join the One Big Switch campaign to get a better health fund deal, but more would be on board if not for these myths.

Sea Eagles top of the credit table

THE Sea Eagles may have missed the top eight for two years running, but they are on top of the table when it comes to credit scores

Health funds ‘put on notice’

AUSTRALIANS angry at unjustified health insurance premium hikes have shown their disgust by registering in their thousands to get a better deal.

Aussie borrowers’ growing fear

NEARLY half of Australian mortgagees are worried about what being diagnosed with a serious illness would mean for their repayments.

Triple your retirement income

RETIREES who think outside the box can earn an income three times greater than cash in the bank. Here’s how.

Insane interest rates of ‘payday lenders’

SHORT-term credit options are expanding, prompting a warning for consumers to be careful in their quest for quick purchases.

Travellers stung with shock credit card bills

JETSETTERS are missing out on holiday spending money by choosing the wrong credit card or travel card before they set off.

Fixed home loan rate shock

DEMAND for fixed rate home loans has fallen, despite banks raising their variable rates independently of the Reserve Bank.

How to make money from property: Kochie

RESIDENTIAL property follows a cycle, which means timing is everything when it comes to making money, David Koch explains.

How to get the best tax refund

IF you are one of those people who doesn’t even think about tax until July, here’s why you may be missing out on the big bucks.

Aussies face financial emergency: report

ALARMING figures show more than half of the population do not have enough cash saved up to survive if they lost their income.

Is now the right time to fix?

INTEREST rate hikes by banks have seen anxious borrowers rush to lock in rates before they go up again. Should you do the same?

10,000 Aussies want a cheaper deal

AUSTRALIANS have spoken — and they’ve had enough. More than 10,000 households have signed up to our campaign to get a better health insurance deal.

Save big with this one switch

EVERY year we just accept it. But some insurers are worse than others and switching funds just might save you a mint.

Surprise tax changes loom for investors

AUSTRALIA has an unpredictable government, meaning unexpected tax changes for investors may come out of the blue during the Budget.

Wages ruining the great Aussie dream

A NEW report has revealed just how low wages are across Australia, crippling property buyers and their ability to afford a home in several states.

Property investors hit back at banks

INTEREST rate hikes by major banks were supposed to deter property investors from entering the market. But they have had the opposite effect.

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World ‘Affluenza’ teen faces grown-up court

ETHAN Couch was 16 when he killed four people in an alcohol-fuelled car crash, and now his lawyers have tried to get him out of jail early.

Credit cards Gen Y clueless on credit cards: research

MILLENNIALS have been revealed as the most likely to mismanage their credit cards, with some even blowing thousands in interest on their weddings.

Renting with pets Why pet-friendly landlords make more money

LANDLORDS should consider allowing furry friends if they want reliable and grateful tenants and potentially more money.

Consumer rewards How loyalty programs got less rewarding

IT was a beautiful romance but, the love affair many consumers had with their credit card and retail reward programs is dying.

Share economy Beat Easter car rental price hikes

HOLIDAY price hikes are part and parcel of renting a car, unless you want to take the neighbour’s wheels for a spin instead.

Cash grab Why you’re $19k worse off today

IT’S TAKEN 102 days, but the average Australian is finally free from today. The bad news is you’ve paid through the nose to get here.

Insurance Don’t drive a red car if you’re single

IF you’re married, drive a white car, and take out your insurance policy in the morning - you’ll probably get a bargain, even if you end up driving into a wall.

Fortune nightmare Ramsay won’t leave fortune to kids

CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay has revealed he won’t leave his massive $188 million fortune to his children — as he fears it could “ruin them”.

Ethical schemes Is your do-good super fund bad for you?

YOU might think you’re saving the environment by opting for a so-called “ethical” super fund, but you could lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Budget season How to kick off a budget detox

ARE you in dire need of a financial detox? You’re not alone. This financial planner recommends a “shock to the system” to get you going.

Smartphone deals Best Galaxy S8 deals revealed

PRE-ORDERS are through the roof on Samsung’s much-hyped new Galaxy S8 smartphone, but if you want to get value, think about what you need.

Online barriers ‘Absurd’ shopping tax slammed

THE Government wants to “hoodwink” shoppers with a Great Big New Tax on online shopping that will do nothing to address high retail prices in Australia.

Investors stung Woolworths faces $100 million lawsuit

WOOLWORTHS is facing a class-action lawsuit that could cost it $100 million over a dramatic share price plunge it suffered in 2015.

Fuel savings Beware Easter petrol price hikes

PETROL prices will rise in Sydney and Adelaide for Easter and fall in the other capitals. Here is where you can find the cheapest fuel near you right now.