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Tougher lending hits customers

BANKS are being forced to abide by responsible lending restrictions but what does it mean for you?

Avoid getting slugged for spending abroad

BEING charged hefty transaction charges to travel overseas is a pocket pain point felt by many, but consumers have finally been given a reprieve.

Holiday dreams left with a big bill

AUSTRALIANS’ love for international travel continues to soar but some tourists may be leaving themselves very vulnerable.

Why you need a lesson in life insurance

AUSSIES have a lack of confidence when it comes to understanding income protection insurance – and it’s costing us serious money.

How to save hundreds on weekly shops

TRADITIONAL big weekly supermarket shopping trips are being replaced by several smaller shops each week, increasing the chances of overspending.

How our taxes compare globally

GIVING the government between one-third and half of every dollar you earn is nobody’s idea of a good time.

Sore heads for property investors

EVERY May, the Federal Budget throws a few punches, and this year real estate investors were among those getting whacked in the face.

How to double kids’ superannuation

PARENTS and grandparents have a golden opportunity to use superannuation to deliver children and young adults a wealth boost.

The home loans putting families at risk

THERE is one way to extend your budget when borrowing to buy a home, but it is fraught with danger.

Budget changes “will do nothing” for housing affordability

GOVERNMENT restrictions on tax deductions for property investors were intended to help housing affordability, but could they have the opposite effect?

Leave kids the house, not the money

YOU’VE decided to leave the family home to the kids, but what you decide next is just as important. David and Libby Koch advise on how to avoid a tax sting.

The hidden cost of financial abuse

FINANCIAL abuse in any family or relationship is a lot more common in Australia than we might think. David Koch explains how to protect yourself.

Warning over Budget super boost

A PLAN to encourage Australians to downsize their homes and shift extra money into superannuation has been welcomed, but it comes with a warning.

Aussies lazy to act on bill shock

AUSTRALIANS are failing to even bother questioning expensive bills and their complacency could be costing them more than what they can afford.

The investment scams to hang up on

AS the “can you hear me” telephone scam spooks people across the globe, investors are being urged to be extra careful about who they deal with.

Tiny spaces making big money

THIS mum is pulling thousands of dollars a year out of a hole in the wall. Here’s how to do it yourself by renting your unused nooks and crannies.

Aussies to spend $110m in 24 hours

TONIGHT more than 1 million consumers are expected to log on to a 24-hour online sale which features $25 TVs among its bargains. Here’s what you need to know.

Banks roll out 24-hour assistance

MORTGAGE customers wanting around-the-clock service will soon be able to have their home loan questions answered at any time of the day or night.

Mobile phone plans stretch out

MOBILE phone customers are about to get much better value for money by having their prepaid phone periods extended.

How to get paid to spend money

HOW would you like to be paid cash, just to purchase something you were already going to buy? That’s the reality for a number of online consumers.

Protect your property — the Budget won’t

THE Federal Government can’t protect your home’s value through the Federal Budget. David Koch explains why you need to do it.

Would you let a robot invest your money?

AUSTRALIANS unable to buy in an overheated property market are turning to other investments to boost their wealth.

Balancing your budget

THE Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison is about to hand down his budget but you too should be closely watching your own finances.

‘No point’ paying by smartphone

THE smartphone revolution has hit a snag, at least when it comes to mobile payments and cardless cash withdrawals.

Aussie women face ‘poverty’ in retirement

WOMEN have on average less than half the superannuation of men when they retire, leading industry figures to call for change in the Budget.

Kochie: Fight fruit and veg prices

FRUIT and vegetable prices are rising after the recent cyclone and floods, but Kochie has advice on how to stay healthy without breaking the budget.

How to avoid credit card interest

SAVVY credit card users looking to avoid paying hefty interest costs can do so if they are smart about the way they use plastic.

How to access your super early

ACCESSING superannuation early is still a pipe dream for many first home buyers, but other Aussies have been able to do it for these reasons.

Kochie’s seven steps to getting rich

BUILDING wealth can be a slow burn, but Kochie outlines the key factors you need to be across to set yourself up for the future.

Use your phone to make cash

TIME spent travelling between home and work can become a money-making exercise for people prepared to think outside the box.

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Free house This house could be yours for nothing

THIS four-bedroom home in good condition with good sized rooms is billed as a “cheap way to get into the property market”, but there is one small catch.

Tax scandal ATO’s stunning response to scandal

STAFF at the ATO have been instructed on how to respond to questions about the scandal engulfing their workplace by insisting it’s actually good news.

Exclusive Transport costs crippling families

FUEL price hikes are driving an increase in transport costs with Australian families forking out an extra $686 to get around compared to the same time last year.

Tax scandal ATO phone taps reveal warnings

JUST weeks before police swooped in on an alleged $165 million tax scam, the ATO deputy boss warned his son that he needed a strategy.

Consumer advice How to save hundreds on weekly shops

TRADITIONAL big weekly supermarket shopping trips are being replaced by several smaller shops each week, increasing the chances of overspending.

Tradie payday ‘Won the bloody Lotto!’: $2.6 million richer

THIS tradie was grumpy when his daughter made him hunt for a Lotto ticket after an 18-hour shift, but he is now $2.6 million richer for it.

Budget blowout The home loans putting families at risk

THERE is one way to extend your budget when borrowing to buy a home, but it is fraught with danger.

Court battle ‘Secret love child’ told $3m is enough

AT 19, won $25m from her late billionaire father after drawing up an incredible list of demands. But his estate is not giving in without a fight.

Big Lotto win The luckiest Lotto player in Australia

WHEN a Queensland woman won $17,000 on the Lotto on Monday, she thought she was pretty lucky. But then Wednesday night’s draw came along.

Avoidance probe ATO accused hunted fraudsters

THE ATO commissioner drawn into an alleged $165 million tax fraud case had spent decades hunting big fish accused of the same crime.

Budget changes Budget changes “will do nothing” for housing affordability

GOVERNMENT restrictions on tax deductions for property investors were intended to help housing affordability, but could they have the opposite effect?

Fraud charges ATO chief charged in $165m scam

POLICE have seized a stunning array of luxury cars, private planes, properties, jewellery and cash from an alleged $165 million scam.

Home loans Brokers have a loan of us

MORTGAGE brokers have been accused of signing up customers to larger loans than necessary and costing them $4600 per loan.

Van life ‘Why we choose to live in a van’

ARE you a workaholic looking for a simpler life? One couple ditched most of their belongings and live life in a van.