Business News & Money Matters
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Banks hit back against 'fat cat' superannuation report
David Ross|Oct 6, 2017
Australia's big banks have rejected the findings of a study this week labelling them "fat cats" for charging high fees and delivering low returns in their superannuation products.
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Feel like the city is more crowded? You haven't heard the half of it
Chris Kohler|Oct 6, 2017
Australia's population recently had its biggest jump in nine years, but the counters presenting that impressive figure have a few hefty blind spots.
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Paying too much for your electricity? Easy ways to cut your bill
Larissa Ham|Oct 4, 2017
If you haven't already considering switching providers, there are still major bucks to be potentially saved
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Looming storm: Eight in 10 have their house on the poker table
Chris Kohler|Oct 4, 2017
Too many Australian homeowners are underinsuring their home and contents – a growing point of concern among insurance analysts and climate researchers, who say the severity of extreme weather events is increasing.
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Most Australians face going broke before they die
Meredith Booth|Oct 3, 2017
More than 60 per cent of retirees face a looming crisis of running out of money before they die, with the Turnbull government on notice to encourage older Australians to take up retirement income products.
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What to do if you can't make your mortgage repayments
Vanessa de Groot|Aug 25, 2017
Meeting your mortgage repayments should always be one of your top priorities when it comes to money matters.
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When what's in garage is better investment than your house
Chris Kohler|Aug 24, 2017
What if the thing in your garage appreciated in value faster than your entire house? It happens more than you think.
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Why splashing cash could be the key to saving for a home
Chris Kohler|Jul 26, 2017
Cashless payments are convenient, but they're costing more than we realise.
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Home owners unprepared for Australia's dark days of debt stress
Chris Kohler|Jul 19, 2017
Australians are set to battle higher mortgage rates despite millions already being financially stretched.
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