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Why procrastinating is likely costing you thousands of dollars

Why procrastinating is likely costing you thousands of dollars

Every year you don’t act on your finances, you are likely costing yourself tens of thousands of dollars in the long term.

  • by Paridhi Jain

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Black Friday buyers warned to watch out for scams
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Retail

Black Friday buyers warned to watch out for scams

Black Friday is a golden opportunity for scammers, with consumers warned to double-check every marketing email they receive.

  • by John Collett
$1bn left in the pot: Are you eligible for a royal commission refund?

$1bn left in the pot: Are you eligible for a royal commission refund?

Banks have now refunded billions of dollars as a result of the dodgy practices revealed by the Banking Royal Commission. But there’s more to be returned.

  • by Joel Gibson
What’s the best way to invest money for my young kids?
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Investing

What’s the best way to invest money for my young kids?

If you want to invest money on behalf of your children, there are a number of options.

  • by George Cochrane
Get in early: Four tips to help you save money on Christmas shopping
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Retail

Get in early: Four tips to help you save money on Christmas shopping

Online sales season is upon us. There are plenty of bargains to be had – without playing the game the websites want you to.

  • by Joel Gibson
Your HECS debt could increase by $2000. Should you pay it off sooner?

Your HECS debt could increase by $2000. Should you pay it off sooner?

Rising inflation is particularly bad news for anyone with student debt, which is set to increase by nearly $2000 for the average uni student.

  • by Jessica Irvine and Dominic Powell
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Millions of Australians can’t afford financial advice. Here are some alternatives

Millions of Australians can’t afford financial advice. Here are some alternatives

It’s estimated over 12 million Australians have unmet financial advice needs. Luckily, the high cost of financial planning has given birth to some alternatives.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Scam losses could hit $4b this year. Should banks wear the cost?
Opinion
Scams

Scam losses could hit $4b this year. Should banks wear the cost?

As scam losses surge, the government is right to be wary of moves that would result in banks always being liable for losses to scammers.

  • by Clancy Yeates
Tenants’ rights: What are your options when landlords raise your rent?

Tenants’ rights: What are your options when landlords raise your rent?

On this week’s episode of It All Adds Up we cover what options you have as a renter when your landlord comes knocking with a rental increase.

  • by Jessica Irvine and Dominic Powell
What the rising cost of living means for the next six months
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What the rising cost of living means for the next six months

Consecutive interest rate rises hit the household budget hard.

  • by Nina Hendy
Rising cost of living sees surge in credit card applications

Rising cost of living sees surge in credit card applications

More consumers are turning to credit cards to help them through the cost of living squeeze, with experts warning the situation will get worse before getting better.

  • by John Collett