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Will a tougher grocery code put downward pressure on prices?

Major supermarkets could face hefty fines for breaches of the grocery code if new recommendations are adopted.

Ask Paul: My builder is insolvent and my house isn’t finished

Bec is left with a house at frame stage after a builder insolvency, and she's worried she can't afford to finish her home.

Are lenders letting down customers experiencing financial hardship?

A spike in complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority has raised concerns that some lenders are failing to support struggling customers.

How to reduce email spam

Sick of the influx of spam but not sure of your legal rights? We take a deep dive into what the law requires and what you can do to reduce nuisance emails and texts.

Your rights when a business goes bust

So you have a gift card tucked away in a drawer and just found out the company has gone under - what are your rights as a consumer?

Woolworths vs Coles: Which supermarket is cheaper?

Both Woolworths and Coles have lost market share since the pandemic, and shoppers have more choice than ever. Here's how to save at check-out.

What is least-cost routing and how will it save you money?

Sick of payment surcharges? A move called least-cost routing could save you money every time you tap to pay.

Class action launched over high-interest Toyota dealer loans

If you purchased a car using a loan from Toyota Finance prior to 2018, you could be eligible to be part of a class action seeking compensation for over-the-top finance charges.

Working from home could become a legal right

Working from home could become a legal right, plus the ramifications of rising credit card debt. Here are five things you may have missed this week.

Supermarkets ‘ripped off ordinary people’: Allan Fels

A damning new report has confirmed what you already know: some of Australia's largest companies are pushing up inflation through dodgy pricing.
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