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Holiday nightmare after bank mistake

TRAVEL debit cards are marketed as a great, safe way to take spending money overseas, but one bank forgot to read its own brochures.

Should you buy property in super?

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WINDS of change are blowing through super but fortunately for real estate lovers, they haven’t slammed the door shut on some good strategies.

Sneaky bank move can sting credit card customers

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BANKS are changing the way they offer credit cards, which could lead to big interest bills if customers are not on their game.

Aussie job jumpers all about cash

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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.

‘Lazy tax’ reward for loyal customers

‘Lazy tax’ reward for loyal customers
LOYAL Australians are being cheated on by their insurers and financial institutions by getting slugged with a “lazy tax” for sticking with their providers.

Investors stung by complacency

Investors stung by complacency
INVESTORS who have a ‘set and forget’ approach to the properties they own — causing hassles for tenants — may also be costing themselves money in the long run.

The money mistakes couples make

The money mistakes couples make
MORE than half of Australians argue with their partner over who is a spender and a saver in their relationship — but it can be avoided.