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If you were told, as a teenager, that you would grow up to open your own bank, you'd probably start picturing mansions and Maseratis. But if you were then advised that your bank would give out countless interest-free loans with little hope of any repayments ... More

Women have suffered most in the jobs market since the pandemic, new research shows ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. Women's jobs were 1.8 times more vulnerable to the crisis than men's jobs, according to research by McKinsey and Co, says ... More

Australia's largest energy class action is seeking to prove that two big electricity generators deliberately inflated consumers' electricity bill. It's significant news for anyone who has ever been bewildered by the size of their electricity ... More

Where would you invest $10,000 ? We spoke to eight finance experts to find out what they would do with such a windfall. If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it's that life can throw up curveballs when you least expect it. It's also ... More

The launch of Apple's iPhone 12 range has acted as a trigger for many people to begin more seriously considering 5G connectivity as an option. So, is it worth buying a 5G phone and will 5G end up costing much more than you currently spend? 5G coverage ... More

For the third of Australians still working from home and the more than one million unemployed, next quarter's electricity bill is set to be a shocker. Nearly three-quarters of Australians say their electricity bill is among their top concerns this year ... More

In 2018, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) published research about raising children in the "invisible-money generation" where cashless transactions are commonplace. From several prior studies and personal experiences, we already ... More

Energy bills make a significant dent in the household budget. In fact, a Finder survey of more than 17,000 respondents found that keeping the lights on is one of the leading causes of financial stress for one in four Australians. Yet one of the biggest ... More

As going green has become fashionable, scores of trendy accessories have flooded the market. From perfectly co-ordinated cloth grocery bags to matching reusable drink bottles and coffee cups, you could be forgiven for thinking that it takes a load of ... More

If you're feeling the pinch during the coronavirus crisis, here are seven ways to cut back your spending on everyday expenses. 1. Rent Speak to your landlord about decreasing your rent. If you've been a good tenant, this puts you in a better ... More