Money
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Bright spark ideas to save money on work around the house
With even the smallest jobs likely to set you back a few hundred dollars, getting those (often necessary) things done around the house can put a strain on already stretched budgets. Here’s how to save on trades.
- by Dominic Powell
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Budgeting
Lotto win or surprise inheritance? What to do if you get a sudden windfall
Everyone dreams of waking up with a million unexpectedly in your bank account, but without careful planning you could end up losing it all.
- by Grace Bacon
Opinion
Hip pocket
Peering over a mortgage cliff? Here’s how to refinance your home loan
If your low fixed-rate loan is ending, or you’re just looking to save some money each month, here are some tips on how to best manage the refinancing process.
- by Dominic Powell
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Financial literacy
The apps and accounts I use to teach my children about money
There are a range of transactional apps with a focus on children saving and becoming economically empowered. These are the ones worth investigating.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
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How to talk to your mates about money, minus awkwardness
As the cost of living rises, it’s becoming harder and harder to justify expensive activities and nights out with friends. Here’s how to chat to your mates about money.
- by Dominic Powell
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Apps, trackers, buckets: I’ve tried it all, why am I still bad at saving money?
When it comes to a road map for how to save, common advice centres on practical tools. But the crux of the problem goes far deeper.
- by Paridhi Jain
How to keep your home cool – on a budget
You don’t have to spend a fortune to help beat the heat – even renters can make small changes to keep a lid on their power bills as temperatures rise.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Credit cards
How to play your (credit) cards right and pay 0 per cent interest
With repeated interest rate hikes, you may now suddenly be carrying a little credit card debt that you can no longer clear each month.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hip pocket
Seven ways to save on your school holiday spend
The school holidays are upon us, and the cost of entertaining your kids can quickly add up. Here are some easy ways to save cash and still have fun.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hip pocket
Spring-clean your spend: How to go dark on digital and save big dollars
Our digital devices try to seduce us to spend every time we pick them up. Here’s how to go incognito online and give yourself some mindful money and mental space.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hip pocket
How to get on the right track when it comes to budgeting
Millions of us shy away from tracking our spending and have no idea where our money is going from month to month. It’s time to get started.
- by Dominic Powell