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When Mary* was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) she found herself facing a lot of uncertainties. Not least of all, Mary wondered how she would make ends meet long-term. At the time, she was working for the Commonwealth Bank and commuting into ... More

The Bank of Mum and Dad is often only discussed in terms of what it can do for its children looking to buy a home. In fact, Mozo research repeatedly finds the Bank of Mum and Dad to be the fifth largest home lender in Australia. But this bank's local ... More

Starting a family, or planning to start a family, can be a joyous and exciting time. But make no mistake, it can also be a challenging time and an emotional rollercoaster. To help smooth the journey it is important to get on top of your day-to-day finances ... More

AMP has dominated headlines recently with accusations of sexual harassment. Shareholders are understandably sweating, but it's not the first shadow to be cast over the company. AMP is a household name in Australia, and has more or less been that ... More

Achieving your dream of home ownership can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. It's often an emotionally charged financial decision so it's important to plan carefully. There are a number of considerations worth accounting for when preparing ... More

Parts of the NSW Central Coast have taken a battering in recent weeks, with large waves and powerful surf causing severe damage to several beachfront homes. With some homes partially collapsed and others left with supporting beams exposed, homeowners ... More

There's always a thrill in finding money you didn't know you had, whether it's under the sofa cushions or in the pockets of the pants you are about to wash. But there are potentially bigger sums out there for you to find. There is around ... More

Next to our family and friends, another relationship that has the power to shape our future is the one we have with our banks, lending institutions and insurers. From our savings accounts to our credit cards, business loans and home loans, our day-to-day ... More

Suncorp has been named Bank of the Year for the third consecutive year in the 16th Consumer Finance Awards, published by Money magazine. The annual awards help consumers as they make important decisions about their personal finance. The aim of the awards ... More

Believe it or not, it's easy to claim more money back in a week than you'll pay in health cover premiums all year. Extras health insurance is the little brother to hospital cover. Significantly cheaper, it helps towards the cost of non-hospital ... More