Darren Snyder

Darren Snyder is the managing editor of Money magazine. He is a former editor of Financial Standard, where he had worked as a journalist, predominantly covering superannuation. Previously a mining and wine industry reporter at the Mudgee Guardian, Darren was awarded the Sir Harry Budd Memorial Award for Australian Country Journalism in 2012.

41 results by Darren Snyder:

MY MONEY

The great toilet paper panic proves we're not loyal after all

When it comes to shopping, most of us stick to the brands we trust. Until we can't. Because, when push comes to shove, our brand loyalty is shoved out the window. More

By Darren Snyder - September 23, 2020

MY MONEY

Should you be able to stay on your parents' health cover till 30?

Dozens of health insurers are lobbying the government to allow children to stay on their parents' insurance until 30, so what does the Bank of Mum and Dad have to say? More

By Darren Snyder - September 16, 2020

MY MONEY

Baby steps: How to prepare for the cost of having kids

$300,000 and counting. That's how much it can cost to raise a couple of kids. Here's how you can make it work by planning ahead. More

By Darren Snyder - September 11, 2020

MY MONEY

How to claim work-related car expenses at tax time

Whether you're issued a company car or you use your own wheels for work, doing your homework will put more money back in your pocket at tax time. More

By Darren Snyder - September 9, 2020

MY MONEY

From super to puppy scams, what you need to know

It is Scams Awareness Week and we have the latest info about a range of scams trying to pilfer millions from Australians' bank accounts. More

By Darren Snyder, Elizabeth McArthur, Annabelle Dickson - August 19, 2020

INVESTING

How super funds gave non-smokers a raw deal

Several superannuation funds were pinged for wrongly classifying more than 156,000 new members as smokers. Yet not all super funds have offered compensation. More

By Darren Snyder - August 12, 2020

why you need to get a friend to check your budget

MY MONEY

Why you need to get a friend to go over your budget line by line

It's easy to forget expenses when you're writing a budget. What about your Netflix subscription or the Friday night bottle of wine? That's where a friend can help. More

By Darren Snyder - August 7, 2020

PROPERTY

How to manage your mortgage after you and your partner split

The end of a relationship is already a painful time but what if you own property together? Here's how to find your way out without taking on debt just to get it over with. More

By Darren Snyder - July 31, 2020

INVESTING

The dodgy investments that are too good to be true

If you've come across an investment that claims to be a term deposit but with higher interest rates, be warned: it's probably a scam. More

By Darren Snyder - July 29, 2020

MY MONEY

How the cost of smoking is pushing Aussies to quit the habit

Almost six in 10 Aussie smokers say the cost of smoking is motivating them to quit or cut back, as the nation spends more than $20 billion a year on cigarettes and tobacco. More

By Darren Snyder - July 22, 2020

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The great toilet paper panic proves we're not loyal after all

Should you be able to stay on your parents' health cover till 30?

Baby steps: How to prepare for the cost of having kids

How to claim work-related car expenses at tax time

From super to puppy scams, what you need to know

How super funds gave non-smokers a raw deal

Why you need to get a friend to go over your budget line by line

How to manage your mortgage after you and your partner split

The dodgy investments that are too good to be true

How the cost of smoking is pushing Aussies to quit the habit

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