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The likelihood of being hit with a surcharge when paying by credit or debit card in-person has risen sharply, but less of us say we care.

Analysis

Shopping

More shoppers being hit by card surcharges – but we don’t seem to mind

The likelihood of being hit with a surcharge when paying by credit or debit card in-person has risen sharply, but fewer of us say we care.

by John Collett

Financial advice’s excessive focus on apps, tips and hacks can make you think you just lack the know-how, but instead it may be a question of self-trust.

Opinion

Financial literacy

The question no one asks about money – but maybe they should

by Paridhi Jain

Those investors using the Stake trading platform are still very much interested in US tech stocks.

Analysis

Investing

Trading platforms look to entice new investors as COVID boom fades

by John Collett

If you are contemplating starting a side hustle, here are some key things to consider.

Analysis

Side hustle

Starting a side hustle? Here’s how to do the job right

by Caterina Hrysomallis

Almost one-in-five of those drawing down at the minimum percentage each year from their super accounts are under the false impression it is a recommendation by the government.

Analysis

Retirement living

Why many retirees could be losing income unnecessarily

by John Collett

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How can I stop my kids from contesting my will?

You may not be able to prevent it entirely, but there are many things you can do when drawing up a will to make contesting it difficult.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

I don’t have time to learn about money. Am I really missing out?

One of the greatest obstacles people face when it comes to finance is taking the time to properly understand it.

Paridhi Jain

Money contributor

How long can I wait to buy a house before I lose my pension?

In late 2022, the government made significant changes to the way the proceeds of your home are treated for calculating your pension.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

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Planning & budgeting

Financial advice’s excessive focus on apps, tips and hacks can make you think you just lack the know-how, but instead it may be a question of self-trust.

Opinion

Financial literacy

The question no one asks about money – but maybe they should

by Paridhi Jain

Family disputes about wills and estates have jumped by about 80 per cent in the past decade.

Opinion

Ask an expert

How can I stop my kids from contesting my will?

by Noel Whittaker

This week on Money Diaries, a registered nurse on $45,225 travels around Western Australia while trying to keep her daily steps up.

Spending

Parks entry and Twisties: What a nurse on $43,000 spends in a week while travelling in WA

by Refinery29 Australia

A champagne Christmas on a beer budget this year could stop a big interest hangover next year.

Opinion

Spending

If we cut our costs this Christmas, we can save our mortgages in 2024

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Investing

Those investors using the Stake trading platform are still very much interested in US tech stocks.

Analysis

Investing

Trading platforms look to entice new investors as COVID boom fades

by John Collett

Reports this week claimed an income of $300,000 would be needed to afford property. In my experience, you can get by on far less.

Opinion

Housing affordability

No, you don’t need to earn $300,000 to afford a house

by Victoria Devine

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is one of the stocks picked by a new mid-cap fund.

Analysis

Shares

Three Australian companies this fund manager thinks are overlooked

by John Collett

The sentiment that investing in shares is like gambling is a surprisingly common one. And the truth is, it’s not totally unfounded.

Opinion

Investment tips

Think investing is just a gamble? Only if you make it one

by Paridhi Jain

University student Larissa Scott started investing during the pandemic, with her portfolio consisting mostly of ETFs.

Analysis

ETFs

With homeownership unreachable, Gen Z are putting their money in shares

by Ryan Bourke

“Wonder Woman” 1976 Figurine in box

Analysis

Collectables

Tossing your toy boxes? You could be throwing away thousands of dollars

by Stephen Crafti

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Borrowing & saving

The likelihood of being hit with a surcharge when paying by credit or debit card in-person has risen sharply, but less of us say we care.

Analysis

Shopping

More shoppers being hit by card surcharges – but we don’t seem to mind

by John Collett

Analysis

Side hustle

Starting a side hustle? Here’s how to do the job right

by Caterina Hrysomallis

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Westpac outage leaves customers unable to access online banking

by Esther Han

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Almost one-in-five of those drawing down at the minimum percentage each year from their super accounts are under the false impression it is a recommendation by the government.

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