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Airlines’ credit card fees grounded

THOSE nasty credit card fees attached to booking flights have been slashed for jetsetters, resulting in lower travel costs.

Reduce your credit card pain

CREDIT card users have little or no restraint when it comes to splashing out on plastic.

Scammers target Aussie online shoppers

AUSSIES love online shopping, which is why cyber scammers have had a field day in the first part of 2017.

Defend your home from rising costs

AUSTRALIANS are under attack from rising costs, and the task of defending their household finances requires some tough decisions.

Aussies stash $7.6m an hour

AUSSIES are stashing cash at around $7.6m per hour, despite record low interest rates — and experts say the savings come with consequences.

Health insurance switch target smashed

HEALTH funds have been made very aware that Australians aren’t happy with annual premium hikes, after a people power campaign shot past its target.

Top 11 worst financial decisions

FROM ordering steak at a restaurant to keeping a credit card, here are the worst financial decisions you can make, according to David Koch.

Cash savers face record worst conditions

RECORD-low returns on cash products are continuing to cause headaches for savers. Especially those relying on interest for a much-needed boost.

Aussies put health funds on notice

AUSTRALIAN households have rushed to join a health fund switch campaign, as research shows many are unaware how much their premiums rise each year.

How to nail your first home loan

THESE are the most important steps you need to take to get a home loan application spot on the first time.

Tough truth could save you big

NOBODY wants to think about one of life’s great inevitabilities, but saving your loved ones thousands of dollars might mean planning your funeral now.

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.

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Financial pressure Westpac’s fixed interest rates rise

WESTPAC has followed the lead of CommBank and today increased fixed rate loans deals, putting more pressure on borrowers’ budgets.

Exclusive Doctors are ripping Aussies off

WOMEN who have breast reductions and men seeking prostate removal could be slugged up to 10 times the recommended charge, a top health fund has revealed.

Digital transactions Scammers target Aussie online shoppers

AUSSIES love online shopping, which is why cyber scammers have had a field day in the first part of 2017.

Budgeting advice Defend your home from rising costs

AUSTRALIANS are under attack from rising costs, and the task of defending their household finances requires some tough decisions.

Pricey papers Australia’s huge passport cost gouge

SUCCESSIVE Federal governments keep jacking up the cost of the Australian passport — so much so that it now rates as one of the world’s most expensive.

Cash savings Aussies stash $7.6m an hour

AUSSIES are stashing cash at around $7.6m per hour, despite record low interest rates — and experts say the savings come with consequences.

Financial advice The money mistakes we all make

LET’S face it we’ve all been there. And if we haven’t chances are we probably will at some stage. Young, old, single or married, we’re all at risk.

Wealth building Secret to winning on stock market

WANT to get rich by playing the stock market? The secret to building wealth is surprisingly simple.

Costs These items are way cheaper now

STOP whingeing, in some ways life is getting a whole lot cheaper. It used to cost $1100 to own a VCR and a small fortune for a flight to London.

Centrelink fail War widow’s $18,000 Centrelink debt

A TRIBUNAL has criticised Centrelink over a systems failure it has called “a most unwelcome state of affairs”.

Lotto win Public servant claims $3.3m Lotto haul

IMAGINE sitting at your desk all morning with no idea that you’d just become Australia’s newest multi-millionaire.

Health insurance Health insurance switch target smashed

HEALTH funds have been made very aware that Australians aren’t happy with annual premium hikes, after a people power campaign shot past its target.

Money mistakes Worst money mistakes you’re making

FROM ordering steak at a restaurant to keeping a credit card, here are the worst financial decisions you can make, according to David Koch.

That’s ruff Pet food just got more expensive

OWNING a pet is now even more expensive, with the maker of the most popular food brands jacking up prices due to rising energy costs.