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Australian women feel less on top of their money than men, despite being more likely to manage household finances, according to a new study on financial wellbeing, writes Sharyn McCowen. More

James Lee hasn't shared his financial situation - or early retirement goal - with friends, but he has told 37,000 strangers on the Mr Money Mustache forum, writes Sharyn McCowen. More

Aussies have had their first glimpse of the new 'pineapple', with the redesigned $50 note to be released in October. More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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