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In self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are five free apps to help you manage bills, practice meditation and stay fit while keeping your distance. 1. Transfer money without exchanging cash When it comes to quarantine and house-sharing ... More

Single? Here's how to buy a home Rising property prices aren't putting single people off buying a home. Currently 35% of home loan applications in 2019 were by single people, according to ME Bank - 2% more than two years ago. But singles are facing ... More

There has been a debate about the lack of financial literacy in Australia for quite some time and how more should be done in schools to educate the next generation. Sadly, financial literacy continues to be a big issue in this country that impacts everyone. ... More

My recently married daughter, aged 28, is in a quandary with respect to equally contributing to first home buying savings (with the aim to buy in the next 12 months). Both her and her husband (aged 30) have secure, well-paying jobs and are trying to ... More

The one thing I know with absolute certainty is that the mood of the market overrides rationality and fundamental value. This certainly rings true right now, as many companies have been oversold based on emotion rather than logic or fundamental value. ... More

We've all been there. You're hard up for cash, but don't want to go to a bank or payday lender. In times like these, a loan from a friend or family member can seem like an easy fix. But it's a route fraught with danger. When you get ... More

The all-time highs we're currently seeing from the ASX are nothing short of a dream for momentum investors, who try to ride the market wave by buying stocks with strong historical performance. But if you're investing for the long term, momentum ... More

Most of us can agree that a healthy relationship is open, co-operative, and transparent. Yet when it comes to joint finances, many relationships are anything but. In fact, research by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has found that more than ... More

It's a typical morning in the office. I'm sitting at my desk, coffee in one hand, scrolling through my emails, checking any important requests and organising the day in my head. Nothing unusual: all is calm and well in the world. This is until ... More

Consolidating your superannuation takes a handful of clicks on the MyGov website. And yet many - including yours truly - put it off, pouring money down the drain through excess fees. Much of this has to do with basic human nature. "It's a little ... More