Why booking online, instead of picking up the phone, is better.

Before I had my daughter, I wanted to raise any future children in the city. The big wrinkle in the plan was money.

The search for my biological family will make us postpone the plans to buy our dream home.

Sydneysiders and Melburnians heading off on road trips this coming Queen's Birthday long weekend are urged to delay filling their car until later in the week or on the holiday weekend as petrol prices in both cities continue to fall.

Difficulties with a travel debit card don't make for a happy customer.

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When I was forced to quit alcohol because of long-term medication, I was not very impressed.

Once again, it's the German speakers who pinch their pennies.

You could be forgiven for getting a sense of deja vu when watching the stoush between the government and the banks.

The budget came and went – so what was in it for you?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.