Luck plays a role in buying a great second-hand car, but you also make your own luck with careful research and investigation.

I am a hypocrite. It's become obvious in recent weeks as I consider two competing – and conflicting – sources of inspiration I seek out through social media.

The government has made some concerted moves on tackling housing affordability.

Little things such as one or two takeaway coffees a day can add up surprisingly quickly.

• FIRST PERSON

In our increasingly cashless society, it pays to keep an eye on what's being deducted from our accounts.

These Australians paid for their house in cash and have two years of wages in the bank.

Three out of four Australians believe they are overspending on their kids by hundreds of dollars each month. And then there's the gifts.

How to get rich, happy and save the world.

• Money

Filling up the car at the right time and place slashes dollars from the long weekend road trip.

Watching just a handful of video streaming episodes on-the-go can quickly become expensive for your mobile bill.

• Money

Your 20s are the time to set in place some basics that will help set you up for a brighter financial future.

It's almost Sydney Royal Easter Show time again. The show, which runs from Thursday, April 6 to Wednesday April 19, is fun for the whole family, but the costs can burn a hole in the pocket.

After college, Grant Sabatier was unemployed, broke and living with his parents. Here's how he reached his goal of saving $US1 million ($1.3 million) by age 30.

Don't let the Easter bunny eat all your savings.

• COMMENT

Don't trust third-rate foreign online travel agencies masquerading as Australian operations.

Customer loyalty schemes are a great idea ... if you're a retailer.

The strategies that beat the coming health insurance hikes.

Even the value of the iPhone SE won't hold as long as other Apple phones.

Getting the tipping right can be tricky, especially outside your home country.

Spending money can be as painful as stubbing your big toe.

Is it bad etiquette or just common sense?

• COMMENT

You're using a comparison site to shop around? D'oh – odds are you've just been taken for a ride.

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My name is Melissa Browne and I am a chocolate addict.

What Australians can learn from the Kiwis about helping first home buyers into the housing market.

Good health is priceless in theory but in reality it comes with a significant price tag. 

The comedian can teach us something in terms of restraint.

Let's be honest, there'll be a lot of obligation spending for couples this week. Roughly $100 per person.

In the market for a new phone? You'll need your wits about you.

When it comes to spending money, we want the biggest bang for our buck.