Finance

Airline struggleQantas flights slashed as it takes $150m hit

Qantas and Jetstar will cut back flights to Asia as the deadly coronavirus continues to cause chaos, with the airline’s bottom line set to take a $150 million hit.

John Dagge

See list48 flights cancelled as Jetstar workers strike

Jetstar has cancelled flights across its domestic network as more than 250 workers at airports nationwide walk off the job.

Staff writer and AAP

HAVE YOUR SAYAussies reject ‘tax holiday’ amid fire, coronavirus fallout

Bushfires and the coronavirus have had a huge impact on Australian retailers, but a poll of readers found a majority still want them to pay their tax and pay staff a fair minimum wage.

David Mills

Court actionInvestors chase collapsed Perth lender

A northern suburbs couple claim they have been denied loan repayments and lost thousands in investments following the collapse of Prequin Securities.

Kate Purnell

Energy costsWhat $1 of electricity gets you

Soaring energy costs have been a big concern for households but now you can understand exactly what $1 of electricity will get you.

Sophie Elsworth

Fraud warningHow to protect your reward points from scammers

Reward programs are popular among millions of Australians but many people’s lack of focus on their schemes is opening them up to attacks from fraudsters. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Anthony Keane

iPhone debacleApple’s ‘hack’ shows tech giant’s contradiction

Apple isn’t shy in highlighting its sustainable practices, but its latest sneaky attempt to gouge more money from consumers reveals one big contradiction.

Sophie Elsworth

Travel woesThe impact of Coronavirus on upcoming travel bookings

Jetsetters heading overseas in the coming months need to rethink their plans before heading off or making new bookings. Some also won’t be covered by travel insurance if the coronavirus continues.

Sophie Elsworth

See the listNamed and shamed: Banks still charging absurd fees

From $20 fees to get something confirmed in writing to a 5 per cent “coin handling” cost – these are the insane bank charges that are raking in more than $4 billion a year.

Sophie Elsworth

RomanceWhy ‘stingy’ couples cut back Valentine’s Day costs

Couples are set to be even more stingy with Valentine’s Day this year, with 10 per cent fewer couples choosing to celebrate it. Experts say you don’t have to spend a lot to show how you really feel.

Sophie Elsworth

TaxationHow Aussie retailers missed out on tax refunds

Millions of Aussies enjoyed $1000-plus tax rebates last year but new research shows it was not spent in the way the government and retailers were hoping.

Anthony Keane

Roles axedTelstra sheds more jobs across Australia

Telstra has announced plans to cut jobs across the nation as it pushes ahead with its multibillion-dollar restructure.

Sophie Elsworth and David Aidone

Take our pollAustralia’s sexiest careers revealed

What a person does for a living is becoming more important than ever in the dating game. Here are the sexiest professions rated by Aussies.

Melanie Burgess

Interest ratesRBA boss: ‘Too soon’ to see coronavirus’ economic impact

The Reserve Bank of Australia says it is too soon to see the economic impact from the coronavirus outbreak. However, the effects of bushfires is set to reduce GDP growth in the next six months.

Sophie Elsworth

Hotel dealsBuyer beware after Trivago fallout

Travellers hunting the cheapest hotel deals are being warned to think twice before using online comparison websites.

Sophie Elsworth

RBA meetingLow interest rates here to stay

Economists are still tipping two official interest rate cuts this year by the Reserve Bank of Australia, despite recent positive economic data prompting forecasts that rates won’t move on Tuesday.

ANTHONY KEANE

Getting discountsHaggling tactics that help you save

Haggling can be awkward but if you know how to do it well you can end up saving yourself some serious cash.

Sophie Elsworth

Travel warningTravel insurance warning over deadly China virus

Travel insurers might not help Aussies whose travel plans are disrupted by the deadly and rapidly spreading coronavirus. Here’s what you will and won’t be covered for amid the health crisis.

David Aidone

ExclusiveAustralians abandon bank-linked super funds

Retail superannuation funds have experienced huge losses a year after the financial services Royal Commission exposed issues in the sector.

Sophie Elsworth

First homeWhat you need to know about first-home buyers scheme

Many aspiring first-home buyers have struggled to crack into the property market but it’s just become a little easier thanks to a new federal government scheme. Here’s how it can help you.

Sophie Elsworth

Career tipsSkills you need for a career change

More than half a million Aussies last year quit their job and moved into a whole new industry or occupation. These are the skills you need to do it too.

Melanie Burgess

David KochKoch: How to get back on your feet after the bushfire

Thousands of Australian are facing a massive financial blow after the summer of bushfires. Whether you’re repairing property, paying a mortgage, replacing lost income or rebuilding a business, here are David Koch’s tips to getting back on your feet.

David Koch

Legal dash‘Fatal blow’ to Dems’ impeachment hopes

A key senator has delivered a knock-out blow to the Democrats’ impeachment hopes as President Trump’s celebrity lawyer abruptly left Washington before the Senate passed its verdict.

Nathan Vass in New York

Loans battleCommBank backs Afterpay rival

Get ready for a new battle for your buy-now-pay-later business: a cashed-up bank with investors including Snoop Dogg and CommBank is taking on Afterpay.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson