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Aussie job jumpers all about cash

AUSTRALIANS would switch jobs, even to a role they don’t like, for the right price, new research reveals.

How to get a bit on the side

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THE share or ‘gig’ economy has made it easier to earn a second income stream. Kochie explains what you need to know before getting started.

The supermarket trick to save cash

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WEEKLY grocery shopping adds up — but there is a way Australian households can save some serious money at our major supermarkets.

The insurance that can make you money

IT’S is a dirty term in the minds of many would-be home buyers in Australia, but research shows it can actually be used to a borrower’s advantage.

Aussies to cut up 1.5 million credit cards

INTEREST rates are at record lows for everything except credit cards. Frustrated shoppers are ready to ditch the plastic once and for all.

Fight fears and ask for more money

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WOMEN are worse than men at asking for a higher salary and it could be costing them thousands of dollars each year.

Money talk is a taboo topic

ALMOST one-third of Australians never talk about money — with anyone — and more than half have given up on a personal dream for financial reasons.

Ninja warrior skills needed for super

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YOUNG workers today have plenty of financial obstacles popping up in front of them, and another big one is approaching quickly on the horizon.

How to turn $20 a week into $435,000

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YOU’RE probably sick of being told to give up a coffee each day to save money, but what if it meant you could turn it into nearly half a million?

Customers slam out of touch banks

GONE are the days of your trusted local bank manager helping you get a home loan. Now, customers feel like numbers as the computer says “no”.

Borrowers rush to lock in rates

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INTEREST rates are still on hold but not for long, according to nervous borrowers who have pushed fixed rate demand to a three-year high.

The cruel twist in the RBA’s rates

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BANKS have been booking billions of dollars of profits from out-of-cycle rate rises, and not just from under-fire investors and interest only borrowers.

Aussies hit with ambulance bill shock

AUSSIES who call ambulances looking for a free ride or to skip emergency waiting queues may be paying money for nothing, new research shows.

19 ways to save $100 right now

WAGE growth is nowhere near keeping up with property prices and living costs, but Kochie has 19 tips to get yourself ahead of the game financially.

Avoid costly tax time mistakes

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TAX time regret is affecting almost three quarters of Australian taxpayers, who are unhappy about the size of their refund.

Rising cost of essentials causes pain

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AFFORDING necessities such as fuel, groceries and utilities is the biggest financial worry among Australians, a new report says.

Why we argue about turning up heat

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HEATED discussions about energy use habits are taking place in nearly half of Australian households as winter electricity bills bite.

Driving savings towards holidays

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TRAVELLERS are turning to the sharing economy rather than credit cards and other debt to fund their overseas adventures.

Mistakes that can cost thousands

IT’S easier than ever to part with our money, but today’s simplicity is hiding some dangerous financial traps.

Save $60k on your home loan

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IMAGINE if a few minor tweaks could save you $60,000 on a mortgage and help you pay it off six years earlier. Well, you don’t have to imagine.

Aussie pets doggone expensive

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MEET Wolf the French Bulldog. He has already cost his owners more than $10,000 in just over a year and he’s not alone.

Early Christmas for property investors

‘TIS the season to be smiling for many of Australia’s two million-plus real estate investors, as handy tax refunds are heading their way.

How to prepare for eight rate hikes

Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia during his address to The Economic Society of Australia lunch Brisbane, Australia, on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Lowe said he expects Òa period of stabilityÓ in interest rates and suggested further cuts could push already high household debt to ÒdangerousÓ levels. Photographer:Patrick Hamilton/Economic Society of Australia

IT’S been a great ride with record low interest rates, but the party is almost over. Here are five tips to prepare for the rate pain ahead.

Loophole lets you be your own landlord

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SICK of your business paying a lease to a landlord with no benefits for you? Here’s a way to become your own landlord.

Rude shock coming to pool owners

Swimming pool. Moneysaver HQ. Australia.

SWIMMING pools have always been expensive to maintain, but recent energy price hikes are set to have a massive impact on their running costs.

‘Keep our finance details in Australia’

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ACCOUNTANTS and financial planners are under the microscope for sharing client details with offshore service providers.

We need to stop whingeing about money

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PEOPLE seem to love complaining about Australia’s financial troubles, but Kochie says it’s time to stop, step back and smell the roses.

Confused Aussies risk dying in debt

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MILLIONS of Australians with life insurance are in the dark about how it protects them, according to disturbing new research.

More borrowers take an interest

BORROWERS are building better knowledge of their mortgages as a string of interest rate changes by banks focuses their thoughts on how much they pay.

Beginner’s guide to investing in shares

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INVESTING in shares can be daunting if you’ve never done it before, so here are three low-risk ways to get started.

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Insurance worries ‘Deep concern’ over insurance transparency

A SENATE committee has urged the Federal Government to change the law so last year’s insurance premium is disclosed on a renewal notice.

Mind tricks Jedi mind tricks hitting your wallet

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IF YOU suspect some sneaky Jedi mind tricks are beating your efforts to save, you’re on the money. Here’s why it’s so hard.

Consumer con The greatest consumer conjob ‘ever’

THE consumer cops say car makers are perpetrating the biggest rip-off they have ever uncovered, vindicating dudded owners such as this man.

Power prices Woman whacked with $1400 bill

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A MELBOURNE mum is struggling to keep her home after rising living costs are pushing her closer to poverty.

Property rip-off Con artist takes $118,000 deposit

A MOTHER and her son who thought they were buying a house in Melbourne instead handed over $118,000 of their money to a serial con artist.

Saving woes The $400 headache facing Aussies

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MANY Australians don’t have enough cash stashed away if they are hit by even the most basic of financial emergencies costing $400.

Consumer advice The supermarket trick to save cash

WEEKLY grocery shopping adds up — but there is a way Australian households can save some serious money at our major supermarkets.

Online scams Don’t get sucked in by these scams

IT USED to be easy to spot a scammer. But now they’re coming up with more sophisticated ways of getting our money. Even smart people are fooled.

Exclusive Nest egg alarm for cash-strapped Aussies

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A MAJORITY of Australians fear they won’t have any money tucked away for the retirement and will fall well short of what they need, new data reveals.

Taskforce Dole cheats hunted by welfare police

CENTRELINK and the AFP are threatening welfare recipients against withholding or providing false information to collect payments.

Salary negotiation Fight fears and ask for more money

WOMEN are worse than men at asking for a higher salary and it could be costing them thousands of dollars each year.

Financial fears Money talk is a taboo topic

ALMOST one-third of Australians never talk about money — with anyone — and more than half have given up on a personal dream for financial reasons.

Lotto wins Lotto winner didn’t realise $1 million win

A LOGAN man is set up for a cheery Christmas after winning $785,000 in Saturday Gold Lotto. The retiree, who wanted to remain anonymous, joked he would need to pump up the wheels on his wheelbarrow to pick up the life-changing division one prize.

OVER a week after a $20 million Lotto Superdraw ended, a Sydney man has finally come forward to claim his win.

Caught out Holiday snaps expose welfare cheat

ONE TIME WEB USE ONLY - FEE APPLIES FOR REUSE - Linda Hoey was caught out as a benefits cheat. Picture: SWNS/Mega

LINDA Hoey said she was unable to work and claimed more than $100,000 of public benefits. Photos of her scuba diving told a different story.