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I’m getting married. Should I keep a separate bank account?

I’m getting married. Should I keep a separate bank account?

There are two common ways to approach marriage and money. Each has its advantages.

  • by Paridhi Jain

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What’s the best way to invest after landing your first good job?

What’s the best way to invest after landing your first good job?

I’m encouraging my son to put as much money into super as he can so he can enjoy compounding interest later in life. Is that a good idea?

  • by Paul Benson
Brewster Hjorth's concept plans for Sanctuary Point District Library
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Brewster Hjorth's concept plans for Sanctuary Point District Library

Shoalhaven Council has walked away from its approved plans for a new library after the price tag to build it hit $30 million.

Who should foot the bill for Australia’s scam epidemic?
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Who should foot the bill for Australia’s scam epidemic?

When a victim is tricked by a scammer, Australian banks and digital platforms are not currently obligated to reimburse them. But should they be?

  • by Matthew Spain
Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple

Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple

Many people who hate their jobs want to win the lottery and never work again, but the truth is this narrative will actually slow you down, financially.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance

Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance

Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important.

  • by John Collett
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Earn a lot, but don’t feel rich? You might be a HENRY

Earn a lot, but don’t feel rich? You might be a HENRY

Before you pull out the world’s smallest violin for people bringing home the financial bacon, hear me out.

  • by Victoria Devine
Are you really financially secure or do you just think you are?

Are you really financially secure or do you just think you are?

Financial devastation can come as a shock. One minute, everything is fine – good incomes, bills paid on time. The next minute, you’re struggling to get by.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Migrants relying on family, Facebook to navigate ‘stressful’ finances
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Migrants relying on family, Facebook to navigate ‘stressful’ finances

Moving from your home country to another is a daunting prospect, and can be made even harder when trying to navigate Australia’s tricky financial system.

  • by Emily Chantiri
My top tip to teach kids about money: make it hurt

My top tip to teach kids about money: make it hurt

It may sound harsh, but it’s all a tremendous exercise in assiduous money allocation – and a little pain for a lot of pay-off. 

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas
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Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas

The big four banks continue to charge more for international transfers than many of their rivals, prompting calls for fresh regulation.

  • by John Collett