Aussies are spending more on a surprising item despite the cost-of-living crisis that has forced many to tighten their purse strings.
Staff writers
While the cash transit business previously claimed it was teetering on the brink, a $26m funding lifeline has been rejected.
Jack Quail
The softer-than-expected reading is a further sign the Reserve Bank could move to ease interest rates later this year.
An Aussie landlord has campaigned for sympathy on live television, saying she’s sick of being criticised.
Madeleine Achenza
A key business group has claimed the generosity of previous wage hikes and cost pressures on small businesses mean some workers should have to stomach a real wages cut.
Millions of Australians feel under pressure to make one very big change to their work life, and it’s all about survival.
Duncan Evans
A simple detail could unravel Australia’s ambitious plan to build more than one million homes in the coming five years.
Grace Baldwin
Baby boomers look set to cop the full effects of flagged changes to aged care. Here’s the fees that are likely to change, and how those approaching the need for services might avoid the financial blow to come.
Nick Bruining
The biggest changes to come out of the Aged Care Taskforce are those surrounding residential aged care and the amount you’ll be asked to chip in. Here’s what an aged care expert says is likely to be targeted.
DEBTMAN: Got a home loan? You’re in a negative cash position. But the good news is you’re actually saving more than double that of those who just stick their cash in a savings account. Here’s how ...
Bruce Brammall
A windfall from a successful investment could help you buy a new house without paying mortgage insurance, cut your tax bill and help you top up your retirement savings. Here’s the strategy you should use ...
What is the Help to Buy scheme, how does it work, who can apply and will it really help the low-to-middle income earners it’s trying to get on to the property ladder?
Alexandra Colalillo
Providing young people with early access to their retirement nest eggs is unlikely to help them buy their first homes.
Kat Wong
Two working mums are at the forefront of Australia’s changing retail landscape, revealing how they save hundreds in a cost-of-living squeeze.
One state government has announced a $4m crackdown on dodgy landlords after bringing in strict new laws to help boost the living conditions of renters.
Blair Jackson
One thing has millions of Australians stressed after “aggressive” interest rates hikes and a cost-of-living crisis.
Nathan Schmidt
Aussies are paying more for less as supermarket giants maintain or increase prices for products decreasing in size and weight.
A new report into the financial health of the nation has revealed the shocking truth for millions of Australians.
A retail giant has just announced a price drop for a television that will transform your home into a mini-cinema.
Australians have been hit with a record number of fraudulent credit card purchases and withdrawals, new data has revealed.
Childcare advocates are ramping up their push to enshrine cheaper childcare and increased paid parental leave into Australian law.
Eleanor Campbell
Across the country, Australians are waiting for months to have their social service claims processed.
Ellen Ransley
The RBA governor gave few clues on when households could expect rate relief after keeping rates on hold for a third straight meeting.
The bulk of Australians are set for power bill relief but the Coalition says it’s not good enough, demanding an apology from the PM.
Blair Jackson and Ellen Ransley
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