Money
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Hip pocket
For real life: The insurance you might have without knowing
You might already have basic life insurance without realising. But should you upgrade?
- by Dominic Powell
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Analysis
Collectables
Love it or loathe it, 1980s architecture is back in the frame
Whether it’s the return of big shoulder pads or the Memphis movement from the early 1980s, sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint when and where there’s a shift in direction.
- by Stephen Crafti
Opinion
Hip pocket
From Grange to loose change: How to turn your hobby into a money spinner
If you enjoy collecting items such as wine, coins or stamps, you could be sitting on a nice little nest egg.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Spending
Young people say they don’t need a bank. Here’s what they do instead
Generation Alpha kids are circumventing the need to ever step inside a local bank branch, opting instead for a fully digital experience.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
Wage growth
You might be earning more, but is it really a ‘pay rise’?
Employees covered by EBAs are lucky enough to receive a guaranteed annual wage increase. Just don’t call it a “pay rise”.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
What’s the go with crypto: Is Bitcoin still a good investment?
For genuine investors who are interested in the crypto space but know little about it, the confusing and unregulated industry can pose a daunting barrier to entry.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
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
Opinion
Financial literacy
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
Opinion
Hip pocket
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
Opinion
Household debt
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
Opinion
Hip pocket
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