cost of living
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Why we need to watch out for the ‘wealth effect’ and avoid debt
If you are feeling wealthier when you look at your rising super balance, watch out you don't increase your spending and take on more debt to live more comfortably.
The petrol stations that charged you more at the pump last year
Shopping around for the cheapest fuel could save you hundreds of dollars a year, new research from the ACCC shows.
Financial hardship is Australia’s silent killer and it’s on the rise
Financial hardship affects thousands of Australians and the Salvation Army is stepping up its fight to help.
Time to negotiate: four ways to push for more affordable rent
Resigned to life as a tenant for the foreseeable future? Don't lose heart. Here's how to negotiate cheaper rent.
Beyond reduce, reuse, recycle: how to save by living sustainably
Often it feels as if doing the right thing for the environment can be hard on your wallet, but this doesn't need to be the case.
Financial fail: the big money test that is challenging Aussies
When two companies decided to test Aussies' understanding of money to determine the Financial Consciousness Index, most of us failed.
The painful reality of mortgage stress in retirement
Australians are finding it harder to pay off their homes, with 28% of over 55s still making mortgage repayments, and it's only going to get worse.
Backstage reality: how to avoid falling prey to the rock star trap
There is an old saying in the music business: "You can make a killing, you just can't make a living." Flirting with the rock star trap is a dangerous game.
Why it feels like it’s harder to get ahead: HILDA survey
If you feel like it's becoming harder to get ahead, you're right. And the latest HILDA survey shows why.
Why you can blame your over-spending on your inner ape
When you succumb to the lure of a luxury handbag or the convenience of a takeaway meal, it's not your rational brain in charge. It's your inner ape.
