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The way we work has changed, and so have our expectations

The way we work has changed, and so have our expectations

COVID-19 has changed the way we work; mostly for the better. However, flexibility and working from home is a double-edged sword, particularly for those just starting out in the workforce.

  • by John Collett

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Low vacancy rates mean rental crisis will last
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Renting

Low vacancy rates mean rental crisis will last

Rents are set to keep rising as property investors seek to recoup their higher costs of borrowing.

  • by John Collett
Take a peek at every single dollar in my household budget for FY 22-23
Opinion
Budgeting

Take a peek at every single dollar in my household budget for FY 22-23

I hope that by sharing my 2022-23 household budget numbers, it inspires you to have a good look at your own.

  • by Jessica Irvine
5 things you need to know to maximise your super

5 things you need to know to maximise your super

There has been, and will be, several significant changes to superannuation at the end of this month. You need to be aware of them... and act accordingly.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Should you convert $A for that planned overseas trip now, or wait?

Should you convert $A for that planned overseas trip now, or wait?

Overseas travel is back on the agenda after the lockdowns of the past two years. Most experts say the Australian dollar will gain against major overseas currencies in the months ahead.

  • by John Collett
‘I rent because I choose to have my money working harder in other places’

‘I rent because I choose to have my money working harder in other places’

Sydneysider Brando Hasick’s dream is to establish a passive income stream – maybe shares that pay good dividends – that will set him up financially later in life.

  • by Nina Hendy
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How Gen Z can get more out of their money
Analysis
Budgeting

How Gen Z can get more out of their money

With the price of almost everything rising fast, there are things that younger people can do to make their money stretch further and secure a better long-term future.

  • by John Collett
Financial hardship deals to be flagged on credit reports

Financial hardship deals to be flagged on credit reports

Borrowers who enter into financial hardship agreements with lenders will soon have it flagged on their credit reports.

  • by John Collett
Rising inflation fuels growing student debt
Analysis
Education

Rising inflation fuels growing student debt

Young Australians with student debt are about to find their outstanding balance growing by more than expected, as it is linked the inflation rate, which is rising fast and likely to remain elevated for some time.

  • by John Collett
Your household bills are rising: Here’s how to lessen the burden
Opinion
Bills

Your household bills are rising: Here’s how to lessen the burden

Some of your household expenses are “fix-able,” but what are the pros and cons of setting and forgetting?

  • by Joel Gibson
How to avoid the ‘death tax’ on your super fund

How to avoid the ‘death tax’ on your super fund

The best way to avoid the ‘death tax’ on bequeathed superannuation funds is to withdraw the entire balance before you die.

  • by Noel Whittaker