Budgeting
Cheetos and a fancy croissant: What a fashion designer on $90,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a fashion designer and client advisor who makes $90,000 a year and spends some of her money on fancy croissants.
- by Refinery29 Australia
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Cheap wine and a cover charge: What a student on $32,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a student and part-time banker who makes $32,400 a year and spends some of her money at the pub.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Investing
My laundry list of what you need to know before investing
Investing doesn’t have to be hard, overwhelming, or something reserved only for the rich, especially if you follow these steps.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Opinion
How this family took on a boarder and saved $18,200 in a year
With rents slowly increasing, Brooke Byrnes did something you might not expect for a) renters and b) a family: “We took on a roommate.”
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Soap, laksa, and an omelette: What a sales consultant on $147,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, a sales consultant who makes $147,000 a year settles back into Sydney life after a holiday in Italy.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Opinion
Too expensive? Make like Dan Andrews and just walk away
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has been harangued for his decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games, but it sets an example more of us should follow.
- by Victoria Devine
Footy tickets and a book: What a comms adviser on $83,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a digital communications adviser who makes $83,000 a year and spends some of her money on tickets to the AFL Showdown.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m in my 30s with no idea how to manage my finances. Where do I start?
It’s common to feel overwhelmed when it comes to your finances. Here are four simple places to start.
- by Paridhi Jain
Antibiotics, coffee, and a mop: What a public servant on $125,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a public servant who makes $125,000 a year and spends some of her money this week on medicine, cleaning supplies, and records for her DJing side-hustle.
- by Refinery29 Australia
Opinion
Interest rates
The RBA has taken a breather, but that’s no reason to relax
The chance of further rate hikes is high, so while keeping our heads in the sand about this may feel more comfortable, you need to prepare.
- by Victoria Devine
15 must-have travel apps that will help you save a fortune
There’s an army of free apps out there dedicated to saving you money at every stage of the travel experience. Here are some of the best.
- by Rob McFarland