My Money

Can a stronger credit score get you a better deal?

While I'm all for competition, the idea that a consumer can now have three different credit scores seems a little ridiculous.

The millennial paying just $17.50 a month for her phone

Frances, 25, pays less than $20 a month for her phone. That is a whopping two-thirds lower than the national average. Here's how she does it.

Regional incentives will lure tree-changers out of cities

Fast trains, technology and incentives to relocate would go a long way towards encouraging people out of metropolitan Australia and into our regional areas.

How ‘invisible money’ could be killing your budget

Netflix charges, online shopping and recurring direct debits are draining the bank accounts of young Australians, who are battling with "invisible" money and losing.

Why you shouldn’t lodge your tax return before July 15

Many people lodge their return in early July to get their hands on the refund as soon as possible. But you could get a "please explain" from the tax office.

What the giant Tesla battery will mean for power prices

Tesla has won a contract to install the world's biggest grid-scale battery in South Australia. So what will it mean for your power bill?

Three new smartphones that cost less than $400

The original dumbphone just got a lot smarter. Nokia is back with a range of sophisticated smartphones all under $400.

How to choose the best travel money card for you

If an overseas adventure is on your bucket list, choosing the right travel money card could leave you with more cash for sightseeing and souvenirs.

RBA leaves cash rate on hold as job market strengthens

The RBA has held the cash rate at 1.5% for its 10th consecutive meeting today, on the back of upbeat labour market reports, with unemployment falling to 5.5% since the last meeting and a trend towards more job advertisements.

Seven ways to get a bigger tax refund this year

The end of financial year is just around the corner. Here are seven steps to getting a bigger tax refund this tax time, from pre-paying subscriptions to claiming a home office.
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