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Age a roadblock for pet insurance
PROTECTING pets with insurance is proving popular among households and the number of providers is expanding rapidly.
How sunshine affects your money
BRIGHT sunshine can have an unusual effect on our financial decisions and the risks we take, new university research has found.
Proof Aussies are being ripped off
THE US enjoys unlimited mobile data and can cancel phone, TV or gym contracts without penalty. So why do Aussies get such a raw deal?
Actually, you can’t buy a house for $1
THE Federal Court has found property spruiker Rick Otton engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in a book and DVD called ‘How to Buy a House for $1’.
Age a roadblock for pet insurance
PROTECTING pets with insurance is proving popular among households and the number of providers is expanding rapidly.
‘I ditched my car and saved $6k’
SICK of paying big money to keep his car on the road in a capital city, a father of two came up with an alternative that saved him thousands.
Proof Aussies are being ripped off
THE US enjoys unlimited mobile data and can cancel phone, TV or gym contracts without penalty. So why do Aussies get such a raw deal?
Sneaky bank move can sting credit card customers
BANKS are changing the way they offer credit cards, which could lead to big interest bills if customers are not on their game.
Woman whacked with $1400 bill
A MELBOURNE mum is struggling to keep her home after rising living costs are pushing her closer to poverty.
Actually, you can’t buy a house for $1
THE Federal Court has found property spruiker Rick Otton engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in a book and DVD called ‘How to Buy a House for $1’.
Loophole lets you be your own landlord
SICK of your business paying a lease to a landlord with no benefits for you? Here’s a way to become your own landlord.
Dick Smith class action going ahead
A CLASS action against failed electronics chain Dick Smith on behalf of disgruntled shareholders has been given the green light.
Beginner’s guide to investing in shares
INVESTING in shares can be daunting if you’ve never done it before, so here are three low-risk ways to get started.
Gamble leads to $80 million success
WHEN a friend came to Ed Robinson with a money question, it planted the seed of an idea in his mind. Now that’s turned into an $80 million business.
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.
Jedi mind tricks hitting your wallet
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.
Dole cheats hunted by welfare police
CENTRELINK and the AFP are threatening welfare recipients against withholding or providing false information to collect payments.
Interest-only crackdowns continue
ONE of the nation’s largest banks is introducing even tougher measures on customers signing up to interest-only deals.
Rising cost of essentials causes pain
AFFORDING necessities such as fuel, groceries and utilities is the biggest financial worry among Australians, a new report says.
How sunshine affects your money
BRIGHT sunshine can have an unusual effect on our financial decisions and the risks we take, new university research has found.
The millionaire who gives away houses
MARCO Robinson was homeless, with a park bench as his bed. But now he is a property mogul with an empire worth $40 million and he is on a mission.
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.
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.
How to set up a trust - like a rich person
LABOR believes it can claw back billions from cracking down on trusts the wealthy use to pay less tax — here’s how it works.
Avoid costly tax time mistakes
TAX time regret is affecting almost three quarters of Australian taxpayers, who are unhappy about the size of their refund.
Jobs that claim big tax deductions
TRADIES beat teachers, nurses and farmers, but nobody beats real estate agents and lawyers when it comes to grabbing the biggest tax deductions.
ATO mistakenly gives couple $26k
A MELBOURNE couple received a whopping $26,000 tax return, an unexpected windfall that was mistakenly put in their accounts.
Tax mistakes you need to avoid
THE ATO is now keener than ever to crack down on suspect tax returns. Here’s how you can avoid the dreaded audit.
Wise up to tax time scams
SCAMMERS are stepping up their attacks on taxpayers this year, but security specialists say you can still spot their sophisticated tricks.
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