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On the fly: How to manage money when you travel overseas
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On the fly: How to manage money when you travel overseas

Australia is back in a travel boom, with overseas tourist numbers outstripping pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

  • by Dominic Powell

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Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead

Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead

While you’re collecting points to get $50 off or scouring aisles for discounts, you’re probably not focused on problems worth more in the long run.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Netflix, handbags and sunnies: The surprising tax deductions you might be entitled to
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Netflix, handbags and sunnies: The surprising tax deductions you might be entitled to

Without the help of a tax agent, it can be difficult to keep track of all the things you might be able to claim.

  • by Dominic Powell
Young people are taking on more debt. We should all be worried

Young people are taking on more debt. We should all be worried

The risk of defaulting on a loan is on the rise for young Australians, but its a crisis that should concern all of us.

  • by Victoria Devine
A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it
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A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it

Take-home pays are set to rise from the end of this month thanks to the stage 3 tax cuts. Don’t let your newfound wealth go to waste.

  • by Dominic Powell
Struggling with rent? It’s time to speak up
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Struggling with rent? It’s time to speak up

Getting slugged with a rental hike is terrifying, but fighting rising rents may not be a losing battle.

  • by Dominic Powell
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Why it pays to consider the cost of your funeral
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Why it pays to consider the cost of your funeral

Many people put off thinking about their funeral until it’s too late, leaving loved ones with a hefty financial burden.

  • by Dominic Powell
That sinking feeling: What to do if you fall for a scam
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That sinking feeling: What to do if you fall for a scam

You’re probably kicking yourself, but you’re far from alone – Australians are losing about $20 million a month to scams, and many fall victim more than once.

  • by Dominic Powell
My three-step hack to stack EOFY sales discounts
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My three-step hack to stack EOFY sales discounts

Brace for incessant ads and annoying jingles: EOFY sales are on the way. Here’s how you can make the most of the savings.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Why debt is not always a dirty word
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Why debt is not always a dirty word

Debt is generally considered detrimental, but there are times when the finance world begs to differ.

  • by Dominic Powell
Contemplating an EV? Here’s the buzz on the pros and cons
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Contemplating an EV? Here’s the buzz on the pros and cons

Electric vehicles are soaring in popularity, but “range anxiety” and fears over costs are preventing many drivers from making the switch.

  • by Dominic Powell