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Christmas is just 99 days away. Let that sink in. As we grapple with the onslaught of a global pandemic and a faltering economy, the idea of sitting around a table for Christmas lunch seems about as distant as an international holiday. But despite the ... More

Struggling to ditch a bad habit? Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety about money? These apps could help you get your budget back on track. GROUPEE Cost: Free OS: iOS 11.4 or later; Android 7.0 or later If you've ever had trouble collecting everyone's ... More

Q. First, we absolutely love Money magazine and all the great advice it provides for less than the price of a coffee per week. My wife and I are 41 and we're doing okay financially. We have no credit card debt, almost $400,000 in super between us ... More

The festive season is all about over-indulging and our physical health can take a beating, but with one in five Aussies struggling to meet basic household expenses in the wake of holiday overspending, it seems our financial health doesn't escape ... More

Chances are you've received more than your fair share of Christmas gift cards. But what happens when the gift card is for a retail company that goes into administration, an all too frequent occurrence these days? The answer differs case by case ... More

Don't stick your unwanted Christmas gifts in the cupboard or the bin. Australians spent around $400 million on unwanted Christmas presents last year and top of the list are novelty items, voted unpopular by 51% of Australians, followed by candles ... More

Australians receive more than 400 million unwanted gifts at Christmas. A large amount of resources go into producing these gifts that often will end up unused or in landfill. For many, buying these gifts puts a strain on finances. Instead of buying ... More

Credit card rewards schemes are going unloved this festive season, despite card providers doing their merry best to sweeten the deals available. While 94% of Australians are members of at least one rewards scheme, a third of people don't feel like ... 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

When you are hunting for Christmas presents this year, avoid the most unwanted Christmas gifts. Top of the list are novelty items, voted unpopular by 51% of Australians, followed by candles (40%), then pamper products (40%), pyjamas or slippers (35%) ... More