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Caitlin Elliott
· October 22, 2015
I've just started as editor of Money and I'm passionate about helping everyday people make better money choices. Money should work for your life, rather than the other way around.
Sholto Macpherson
· October 23, 2015
Caitlin is an awesome editor. Much like Obama's Nobel Peace prize, the five stars are in anticipation. (Must buy Tuesday's paper)
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When you've lived in a refugee camp for nearly 20 years, owning the roof over your head is extra special. But it didn't come without effort.

'We lost everything in Bhutan': how a refugee family achieved the Great Australian Dream
After spending nearly 20 years in a refugee camp I came with my family to Australia seven years ago and now we own our own home.
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Australians are either spontaneous, generous and whole-hearted in our embrace of Christmas ... or a bunch of disorganised spendthrifts. Which rings true to you?

Australians to spend $11 billion on Christmas presents - and regret it later
The average person will spend $593 this festive season, up a quarter since 2012.
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Our editor Caitlin Fitzsimmons on the economics of health insurance for pregnancy and childbirth.

Why you should rethink pregnancy cover in private health insurance – even if you want to start a family
The public health system has many faults but it's good at dealing with issues that require urgent attention.
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Energy bills have soared - and many householders are turning to solar and batteries in response.

Use solar panels and batteries to put the power back in your hands
Australia's power bills have been rising, and represent one of the largest threats to household budgets.
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Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon Money explains what you need to know when shopping around for a home loan with an offset account.

How to tell if your offset account is fake, a disgrace or first-rate
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
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Caitlin Fitzsimmons writes about how you can finally get rid of the direct debits you no longer want.

Banks are failing in their obligations to cancel direct debits
It seems everything is a subscription these days. If I scan through my bank statement, it's full of recurring payments.
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Hobbyists spend a lifetime and a fortune amassing their collections - but what happens when they die?

'Stamp collection worth $150k tossed out as part of a clean-up': why hobbyists need wills
Hobbyists and collectors often have well-founded fears their 'treasure' could end up in landfill or sent to Vinnies when they die.
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If you're dreaming of quitting the rat race, read this...

Five tips to achieve early retirement
Your super is available from age 60. But what if you wanted to retire earlier?
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As well as scrapping international ATM fees, ING is removing international purchase fees for its credit and debit cards.

ING to scrap international ATM fees
The fight over ATM fees is expanding overseas, with ING Austraila offering fee-free withdrawals from every ATM in the world to customers who conduct their main banking business with the digital bank.
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Imagine this. You decide to retire because you think you have enough in super. Then, years later, your fund (or former fund) contacts you to say they made a mistake and they want your money back.

If your super fund screws up, you could be forced to pay up years later
Keep an eye on your super so you don't get a nasty surprise down the road.
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Economics writer Nassim Khadem on what's broken in the tax system for childcare.

Why we need to get high-income women back to work: the case for tax deductible childcare
It's time to remove barriers on Australian women getting back into paid work.
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What investors need to know about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: how it works and whether the boom have more to run.

Bitcoin is making fortunes for investors, but how long will it last
The price of Bitcoin rose by another $US500 this week after breaching $US5000 last week, making investors huge fortunes. But those who have seen their fair share of booms and busts are scratching their heads.
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It's crunch time for your tax. You either need to lodge your tax return or appoint an accountant by October 31.

Get ready to lodge your tax return
Here is a fool-proof guide to ensure you sort yourself out and receive your cash (or choose an accountant) before the deadline hits.
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Why you should know what your co-workers earn.

What the Lisa Wilkinson story says about equal pay for equal work
There are always excuses to explain away a pay gap.
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Do you have a retirement plan?

Aussie retirement gender gap much larger than US, UK
The biggest gaps in preparedness included not knowing how much was needed to retire or how long retirement savings would last.
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