bills

Having stayed home during quarantine, and with winter ahead, most of us are expecting a hike in our energy bill, but you can get the cost down with a few changes. According to research by comparethemarket.com.au, 84% of Australians are expecting their ... More

Social distancing restrictions mean many Aussies are dealing with reduced hours or income, or even unemployment. Although things are beginning to return to normal, many people are still struggling to afford their Internet bill. The good news is that ... More

Many of the nation's cars have been collecting dust in recent weeks, as coronavirus containment measures keep Aussies off the road and in their homes instead. While the change in driving habits has been essential for public health, it has also been ... More

Australians are being inundated with information about how to protect their health to curb the spread of COVID-19, but it's also just as important for people to protect their financial health and understand how best to protect their finances given ... More

Even before COVID-19, energy bills could deliver an unpleasant shock. Now, as we're called to move our working and personal lives inside, bill shock is about to get real for the unprepared. Seasonal fluctuations due to heating and cooling are normal ... More

For years, Australia has seen a slow rise in multigenerational families, in part because of high real estate prices for homeowners and renters (particularly in Sydney and Melbourne), more years studying before entering the workforce, high divorce rates ... More

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

With half of Australians very worried about the tough financial times ahead, where can you get financial assistance because of the coronavirus? One in five Australians say they have no savings and can't afford to not work, according to a survey ... More

The Australian government released a $17.6 billion dollar stimulus package to stave off the economic impact of COVID-19, and will release a second one in the coming weeks. Now it's the states' turn. So far, NSW, WA and QLD have stepped up to ... More

Repaying your mortgage seems simple enough. You take out a loan and gradually pay it back over a series of (seemingly endless) repayments. But what many home owners fail to realise is that a simple tweak to your repayment schedule could save you tens ... More