Money
Planning & budgeting
Think you have three years to use a gift card? You don’t
Gift card regulation is a mess, with many Australians at a significant risk of cash loss.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Budgeting
How to save $10,000 by making some simple changes
It's not how much you earn that makes a difference in accumulating wealth, its more about how much you spend.
- by Olivia Maragna
Budgeting
Parents can save on school supplies by shopping around
As back to school time rolls around, parents across the country are digging deep to fill compulsory school book lists.
- by Nina Hendy
Accommodation
The rundown on your rights at rental auctions
In tough rental markets it is not uncommon for someone to walk into a rental property and offer the agent a higher price.
- by Emily Chantiri
Childcare
The cost of keeping school kids active and entertained
The costs of raising children in Australia have risen substantially over the last two decades.
- by Georgina Dent
Opinion
Money psychology
The promises you are making yourself that are costing you money
Here's how to stick to your financial resolutions once the fireworks have faded.
- by Olivia Maragna
Get richer in 21 days, a real New Year resolution
Finding a financial buddy can provide the extra encouragement you need to make your savings plan stick.
- by Christine Long
Budgeting
People not as well off as they think, new study reveals
A collaboration between Commonwealth Bank and the University of Melbourne makes some telling observations
- by Stephen Miles
Spending
Why it's OK to buy yourself a little happiness
Spending on yourself can make you happier - and wealthier.
- by Catherine Robson
Divorce
The blindside: financial strain of divorce laid bare
Renee Catt was completely unprepared when she was hit with property settlement negotiations just four days after her marriage ended.
- by Nicole Madigan
Ask an expert
Ask Noel: I don't understand why I lost my health care card
Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
- by Noel Whittaker