My Money
Four takeaways from the 2021 census
The median mortgage repayment in Australia jumped by $108, the 2021 census shows. Here are the numbers you need to know.
Middle-aged women earning $40,000 a year less than men
Men earn more than women across every generation, new research shows, peaking at 55-64, where men outearn women by more than 30%.
Ask Paul: What are the money rules I should live by?
In responding to a reader recently, Paul Clitheroe mentioned two of his lifelong money rules, so what are the rest?
Friends With Money #53: Take control and start your own business
Ever thought about taking the plunge and starting up your own business? Serina Bird, author of The Joyful Startup Guide, joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
Bank of Mum and Dad buyers most at risk
Aussies who borrow money from their parents to fund a property are twice as likely to default on their mortgage within five years, experts warn.
How to get a better deal on your bills
Pushing for a better deal, whether you're getting a home loan or renewing your insurance, can pay off. But you need a strategy.
Shoppers blast Big W over hefty hike in lay-by fees
Big W has increased its non-refundable lay-by and cancellation fees, and customers aren't happy.
Big splurges are out as cost of living bites
Aussies are slashing non-essential spending, with 44% of us cutting back on takeaway coffee and lunches. Here are five things you may have missed.
Minimum wage increase: The Aussies set to get a pay rise from July 1
Minimum wage earners will score a 5.2% pay rise from July 1, while another 2.6 million Aussies will also get more in their pay packet.
Ask Paul: How can I keep supporting my son after his workplace injury?
Phil's son's life changed when he was injured in a workplace accident. How can Phil support his son while also planning for his own future?
