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Charity
Why charities shouldn’t be ‘crucified’ for acting like corporates
Non-profit organisations are prohibited from investing and amplifying the good they do, says humanitarian activist and author Dan Pallotta.
- by John Collett
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Analysis
Spending
Shoppers urged to buy sustainable presents this Christmas
Australians are expected to spend $10.5 billion on Christmas gifts this year, and consumers are urged to spend on presents that will not end up in landfill.
- by John Collett
Croissants and crumpets: What a childcare worker on $23,000 spends in a week
Today on Money Diaries, an early childhood educator on $23,000 spends some of her money skating with her son.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Parental leave
Extra paid parental leave is welcome, but it’s still missing one thing
As we laud the progress we’ve made on parental leave, I believe there has been a massive oversight that the government should address.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Budgeting
Despite $12 coffees, managing your money overseas has never been easier
The travel financing headaches of the past are now almost all gone, thanks to a range of new products in the market.
- by Noel Whittaker
Kale and coloured contacts: What an analyst on $120,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, a digital data analyst who makes $120,000 a year and spends some of her money on coloured contact lenses.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Gender equality
Nobody loses when women are empowered, so why is it taking so long?
The landscape for girls and women is shifting. But I cannot shake off the feeling that it’s still not enough.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Consumer spending
Don’t think about saving money, think about how you spend it
There’s a lot of financial content out there on how to save money. But there’s a lot less advice about the other side of the coin: how to spend money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Property market
How to pick an agent who will maximise your property’s value
The difference between a good and a bad selling agent could be as much as $100,000. Here’s how to select a good agency and how much commission you should pay.
- by John Collett
Hotpot and groceries: What an accountant on $70,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, an accountant on $70,000 spends some of her money on groceries and a hotpot dinner.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Ask an expert
Our land tax on our holiday home has quadrupled. Should we sell?
Land tax is a state-based tax, so it’s important to be clear on the rules before making any decisions.
- by Paul Benson