Money
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Opinion
Pay
Are you being paid properly? Here’s how to check
With big businesses like Woolworths and BHP in the headlines for underpaying staff millions of dollars, it’s time to fully understand your entitlements at work.
- by Victoria Devine
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Opinion
Hip pocket
Tips to keep yourself (and your finances) fit and healthy
Whether it’s a gym membership, pool fees or the price of equipment, exercise expenses can quickly mount. Here are some ways to cut your costs while maintaining your health and fitness.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Bills
How one phone call can get an instant reprieve on your council rates
Wherever you are, however large the bill shock of council rates, you can get a reprieve from them. With one phone call.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Budgeting
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
Opinion
Hip pocket
Simple ways to put the brakes on car costs
Australians spend an eye-watering $18,000 a year on their cars, and by the time you factor in loans, fuel, insurance, maintenance, tolls and registration, it’s easy to see why. Here are some savvy ways to drive down your costs.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
Premium pain? How to combat rising insurance prices and stay covered
Insurance has become increasingly expensive over the past year, and premiums are expected to keep rising. Here are some simple ways to save money on your house, car and health insurance.
- by Dominic Powell
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
Analysis
Currencies
Heading overseas? Don’t get short-changed by exchange rates
Travelling without thinking about currency exchange rates – or the fees that providers charge – could really cost you.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Flexible working
A pay cut for working from home? Sorry Jeff, but you’re out of touch
While paying frontline service workers more is a brilliant idea, this should not be to the detriment of those who work from home.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
Super simple: Top tips to set yourself up for retirement
If you put off thinking about super until you’re older you could find yourself left with less than you deserve by the time you hit retirement age. Here are some tips to keep on top of your super for every stage of life.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Divorce
How to protect your finances from a relationship breakdown
It’s worth having a financial arrangement in place: prenups are no longer just for Hollywood stars or the mega-wealthy.
- by Grace Bacon