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Opinion
Financial planners
Do I really need to pay for two different financial advisors?
While it might feel like a lot to pay for advice from separate planners, it’s worth doing.
- by Paul Benson
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Opinion
Gender pay gap
How we can fight to help women achieve pay parity in the workplace
On Tuesday morning, there’s likely to be some awkward conversations as the latest gender pay gap data is released. But it can also be an opportunity.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Aussie dollar
How to make our weak Australian dollar stretch further overseas
Credit cards are convenient but can be an expensive way to pay for things when overseas.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Inheritance
Why do we feel so ashamed about inheriting money?
So many of us aspire to have more money and wealth. But when it comes in the form of a gift or inheritance, it suddenly feels different.
- by Paridhi Jain
Ubers and manicures: What a content creator on $73,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, a content creator goes out for pizza with a friend, gets her nails done in a lunch break and attends book club with her friends.
Bad with money? Here are six finance hacks for students
Bills stack up quickly. One third of full-time students are stressed about money – and nearly half are struggling with rent.
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
Taylor Swift
Think Taylor’s tour will tank the economy? You need to calm down
It’s time to dispel the lazy and misogynistic accusations that Taylor Swift is set to single-handedly bring our economy to its knees.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Financial literacy
TikTok’s ‘girl maths’ reinforces dangerous gender stereotypes, ASIC warns
A lighthearted social media trend could be having a harmful impact on women, and has experts worried.
- by John Collett
Sunscreen and cheap eats: What a media worker on $86,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a media manager on $86,000 buys a lotto ticket and gets a good deal on moisturising sunscreen.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I just inherited $1 million, what should I do with it?
It can certainly be daunting when receiving an inheritance of a significant size, so it’s important to be clear on what your goals are.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
Cars
Why now could be the best time to buy a used car since 2019
The prices of most brands of entry-level used cars are falling, but only slowly, and car prices will likely not return to where they were just before COVID.
- by John Collett