Money
Planning & budgeting
Opinion
Loyalty programs
What we know so far about Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul
Here comes my speculation on Qantas’ new strategy and what it will mean for your reward flying.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Analysis
Active investing
Why curious Gen Z-ers should be wary of online financial advice
Taking financial advice from social media such as TikTok without proper due diligence can lead to uninformed decisions.
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
Healthcare
Learn from my mistakes: What not to do when applying for a health card
Given the savings on offer, you might wonder why more people haven’t applied for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Perhaps they heard about my misadventures.
- by Kaye Fallick
Opinion
Spending
Why you shouldn’t feel ashamed of dipping into your savings
There is no shame in the game of spending the savings you worked damn hard to attain in the first place.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Household debt
Six tips to help manage your cash in a cost of living crisis
Inflation may no longer trending upwards, but cost of living issues are still taking a toll across Australia.
- by Grace Bacon
Opinion
Financial planning
Reasons why you probably don’t need a financial adviser
I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with financial advisers, but many people aren’t at a stage where a financial adviser would be the best way forward.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Divorce
Helping kids into property? Watch out for divorce, parents warned
When providing financial help to adult children, it needs to be made clear what will happen in the event of a relationship breakdown.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Budgeting
Snowball or avalanche? How to pay back those stubborn debts
Changing your habits if you’re a regular borrower can be hard, but there are methods you can use to help slash your debt.
- by Nina Hendy
Endless oat lattes: What a copywriter on $67,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a copywriter gets a Brazilian wax, enjoys oysters with a friend, and drinks many oat lattes.
Opinion
Ask an expert
My children are bad with money. How should I pass on my inheritance?
If you pass on your inheritance early, you’ll be able to guide your children in how to spend it wisely.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Capital gains tax
How you could save tax by selling your investments after June 30
Investors could save on capital gains tax by selling after June 30, when the stage three tax cuts are slated to start.
- by John Collett