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Sharyn McCowen

Sharyn McCowen is Money's online producer. She has a degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University, and was a newspaper reporter before moving to magazines and finance.

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Why greenslips are about to get cheaper for NSW drivers

Purchased greenslips for your vehicles in 2017? You could be entitled to a refund of up to $125 from early 2018. More

By Sharyn McCowen - November 15, 2017

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How Aussies are throwing away $350 million

New recycling and energy programs could put cash in your pocket. More

By Sharyn McCowen - October 18, 2017

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Relief for consumers as hefty card surcharges banned

Consumers will no longer be slugged with hefty fees for paying by card, with businesses banned from charging excessive surcharges from September 1. More

By Sharyn McCowen - September 1, 2017

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How to pay less for health insurance (and why it's worth having)

Are you curious to know what others pay for bills? We're teaming up with readers to find out who is paying what, and share the best tips for saving money. More

By Sharyn McCowen - August 28, 2017

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What to ask for when a pay rise isn't on the table

Household incomes are falling with no relief - like pay rises - in sight, writes Sharyn McCowen. So what can you ask for instead? More

By Sharyn McCowen - August 2, 2017

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The millennial paying just $17.50 a month for her phone

Frances, 25, pays less than $20 a month for her phone. That is a whopping two-thirds lower than the national average. Here's how she does it. More

By Sharyn McCowen - July 13, 2017

PROPERTY

ME Bank reduces principal-and-interest home loan rates

ME Bank is the latest lender to decrease principal-and-interest mortgage rates while hiking rates on interest-only borrowers. More

By Sharyn McCowen - June 30, 2017

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CBA follows on Westpac's heels with interest rate change

The Commonwealth Bank has slashed principal-and-interest rates for owner-occupiers and increased interest-only rates as pressure on investors builds. More

By Sharyn McCowen - June 27, 2017

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Price of love: Aussies spend $11b a year on dating

What is the price of love? More than $11 billion apparently. That is what Aussie singles spend on dating each year, according to new research from ING Direct. More

By Sharyn McCowen - June 20, 2017

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Don't hand over details, cash to tax scammers: ATO

Don't fall victim to scammers this tax time. Learn to recognise a scam and don't hand over your personal details or hard-earned cash, advises the ATO. More

By Sharyn McCowen - June 10, 2017