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Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series, we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to keep making it work. Macchiato Woodfire ... 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

Reducing our burden on the planet and cutting costs has never been so vital. With a few clever strategies you can save water, power and money, and turn your outdoor space into a sustainable budget-friendly environment. 1. Go for grey power Recycling ... More

Dilruk Jayasinha moved from Sri Lanka to Australia to study accounting and worked for one of the Big Four firms before ditching spreadsheets for stand-up. He won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at the 2018 Logie Awards for his work ... More

Feeling that you need to be more frugal after our unusual summer holidays, and not sure where to start? Why not do a Frugal February challenge. How Frugal February works February is a good time to make savings as it is the shortest month of the year ... More

This year's traditional Christmas dinner will make a bigger dent in household budgets. A 4.2% jump in Australian poultry prices, a 3% rise in pork and a 3.1% increase in vegetables is the steepest rise for a Christmas dinner since 2012, according to ... More

For the first time ever, Australia's household-debt-to-income has exceeded 190% after roughly tripling since the late 1980s. This means the average Australian household is holding debt that's almost double their disposable income. The fact is ... More

We all know fad diets are doomed to failure so when I decided it was time to clean up my diet I wanted to do it sensibly and sustainably. What I wasn't expecting was the knock-on effect healthier eating would have on my financial wellbeing. Here ... More

The festive season is a time to spread good cheer but, for many of us, it brings along its fair share of stress, thanks largely to the costs of buying food and gifts for family and friends. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, 27% of credit card ... More