Maria Bekiaris is editorial campaigns manager for Canstar and former deputy editor of Money. She holds a Bachelor's degree in business.
Five things to do on a Blue Mountains getaway
The Blue Mountains in NSW is a great destination for a weekend get away
Going car-free: how much can you save if you give up your car?
Getting rid of the family car, or at the very least the second car, can be a great way to save money, but how do you do it? Here are our tips for going car-free.
How to secure a property before auction
Avoid the stress that comes with buying at auction by trying to secure the property before the big day.
How to get the best value for money with rewards points
Do your sums to get the best out of your reward points, advises Maria Bekiaris.
What you need to know about buying your first property
Buying your first property can be daunting and there are some things you need to be aware of as a buyer.
Managing PINS and passwords
Simplify your online life with these tips for managing your PINS and passwords
Why we are facing the death of cash in Australia
Australia is heading towards a cashless system with the array of payment options now available. Is cash on its way out?
Big fines for fake online posts, ACCC warns scammers
Regulator to crack down online deception.
How to protect your savings from fraudsters
More than 2600 Australians have lost in excess of $113 million to serious and organised investment fraud. It's time to protect yourself and your savings.
New rules, limits apply to government benefits
From January a number of government benefits have changed. Here are the details of some of the key changes.
