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Woolworths loyalty program moves to monthly subscription model, Jetstar to charge for bags in overhead lockers, and HSBC exits retail banking in Australia. Here are five money stories you may have missed this week.

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How much egg prices could rise due to bird flu

By Liam Kennedy

The last outbreak led to bare shelves and a spike in the cost of this kitchen staple. Now, a new highly transmissible strain of bird flu has cracked Australia and is putting our favourite eggs under threat.

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The best property investments after negative gearing changes

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Could commercial property, granny flats or new-builds outperform established homes? Here's what experts say investors should consider.

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Ask Paul: My employer wants $4500 of my super back

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A 68-year-old worker was shocked when her employer demanded she repay $4500 in super contributions made while she was on leave. Is she really required to hand the money back?

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Australia's children stand to inherit trillions of dollars in the decades ahead. The question is whether they'll have the money skills to make it last.

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Australians shopping for a car loan are being warned to read the fine print carefully after ASIC found some lenders were selling loans that customers could not afford.

Australians are increasingly travelling overseas for cheaper dental implants, veneers and crowns, but experts warn the savings can come with hidden risks.

Dental tourism: Is cheap overseas treatment worth the risk?

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Australians are increasingly travelling overseas for cheaper dental implants, veneers and crowns, but experts warn the savings can come with hidden risks.

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Friends With Money #267: Is an SMSF right for you?

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Simon Sheikh grew up in public housing, now he runs a $13.9b super fund

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Banking

A mortgage slowdown is changing the balance of power. Here's why your bank may be more willing to cut a deal on your home loan.

Why your bank may be ready to cut your home loan rate

Global giant Revolut launches in Australia with high-interest savings accounts and a $0 annual fee credit card.

Revolut launches bank in Australia with 5.05% savings rate

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Are you in a pump and dump scheme?

Brendan Gunn, the brother of Australian breakdancing Olympian 'Raygun' has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for his role in a global cryptocurrency scam.

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

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Investing

New capital gains tax rules could shift the focus from capital growth to income, cash flow and diversification.

Could new CGT rules make shares more attractive than property?

Paul Clitheroe explains how proposed capital gains tax changes could affect shares and cryptocurrency investors.

Ask Paul: I invested in good faith, now the rules are changing

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