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JB Hi-Fi class action puts spotlight on ‘junk’ warranties
If you bought an extended warranty from JB Hi-Fi between January 2011 and November 2023, a new class action is trying to get you a refund.
What does the Six Park closure mean for investors?
Aussie robo-advice platform Six Park has announced it will be closing its doors, so where does that leave thousands of investors?
Record 96,987 complaints lodged with AFCA
Australians have raised more issues with the financial ombudsman than ever, with investments and advice complaints growing fast.
Qantas encourages Aussies to claim $400m in flight credits
Qantas has launched a new tool to reunite Aussies with $400 million in flight credits, but there's a deadline.
How to cancel your gym membership and stop being charged
Joining a gym is easy. It's when you want to bail out - and want the direct debits to stop - that you could really work up a sweat.
Could rent limits be the answer to the rental crisis?
The Queensland government is considering introducing a limit on rent increases amid soaring housing stress across the state.
The restaurant surcharges you need to watch out for
Restaurants are tacking on 'industry service charges' and compulsory tips, but are eateries actually allowed to pass these costs on to customers?
Aussies paid $900m under new financial complaints body
Aussies have taken home almost $900 million in compensation and refunds since the Australian Financial Complaints Authority opened its doors in November 2018.
VetPay named and shamed in Choice Shonky Awards
2022 Shonky winner VetPay charges an annual interest rate of 18.4%, making it one of the most expensive credit products CHOICE has ever seen.
How companies access your data is about to change
As the adoption of the Consumer Data Right becomes more widespread, here's what you can expect when it comes to your banking, insurance, telcos and energy plan.
