Money
Planning & budgeting
Opinion
Childcare
Why do childcare workers earn so little when childcare is so expensive?
The transformation of childcare into a “luxury” service is deeply troubling, as it creates an environment where essential care and education are unreachable for many.
- by Victoria Devine
Latest
Porridge and a roast chook: What a banker spends during a week
Today on Money Diaries, a senior manager at a bank who makes $156,000 a year.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Financial literacy
Do you feel ashamed about your finances? Here’s how to move forward
We can hardly blame people for feeling financial shame. But the research is clear – it doesn’t help, it hurts.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Renting
‘Intractable’ problem: Rents predicted to stay higher for longer
Rents are likely to keep rising for the rest of this year with little chance of relief as strong population growth outstrips the supply of new dwellings.
- by John Collett
‘Never again’: Customers left fuming after gift card headaches
While receiving a gift card or voucher as a present is often welcome, consumers are frequently running into roadblocks when attempting to redeem them.
- by Emily Chantiri
Bad beer and soccer sweeps: What an executive on $110,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, a learning and development executive who makes $110,000 a year and spends some of her money on a FIFA Women’s World Cup sweepstake.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Kids & money
Five tricks I use to make my kids great money managers - without them knowing
Teaching kids a bit about budgeting and delayed gratification can help set them up for future wealth and wellbeing.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Money Makeover
Is your self-care breaking the bank? How to afford better wellbeing
The lines between “self-care” and “indulgence” have become blurred, but real self-care doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Healthcare
More to qualify for Seniors Health Card as income limits increase
More fully self-funded retirees will be eligible for help with health costs following the latest increase in the income limit.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Loyalty programs
Road test: OnePass’ enhanced Flybuys reward points offer
The loyalty reward scheme of outlets such as Officeworks and Bunnings has increased its rewards points, but is it worth the fee?
- by John Collett
Opinion
Cash
Coffee, cash, and culture: Cashless utopia not a fit for everyone
A cashless society may feel a lot more secure for many, but can also be prohibitive for a number of communities,
- by Victoria Devine