making money

Managing income as a freelancer is becoming relevant to more people as the gig economy is now estimated to be employing more than 7% of the Australian workforce. Some years ago I was a freelancer working from home and writing for a living. I soon became ... More

Financial transactions have come a long way since the days of chequebook and pen. Payments are now made instantly through apps or over the phone. However, convenience comes at a cost. The uninitiated can easily fall victim to scams or, at the other ... 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

Whether you need to top up your household budget or you're saving for a big holiday, a part-time or casual job could be the answer. And for budding entrepreneurs it can be the pathway to an exciting new career or business. Here we explain how to ... More

Whether you're starting out in business, building a side hustle or expanding an already successful business, you can leverage the power of social media. Becoming an influencer in your own right isn't difficult. You can build a strong presence ... More

Can you sell your old iPhone to help pay for your new iPhone 11? The iPhone 11 has arrived. One aspect that's not surprising? The $1199-plus price tag. How can you afford that and not end up trapped on a 24-month contract? The big problem with buying ... More

Often it feels as if doing the right thing for the environment can be hard on your wallet, but this doesn't need to be the case. Most of us know about reduce, reuse and recycle, but there are other "Rs" in the glossary of sustainability that can ... More

If you live close to a train station or in the middle of the city and have space to park an extra car, you could generate thousands of dollars annually, according to the peer-to-peer platform Parkhound. Users also benefit: they can secure affordable ... More

Dial up some extra cash by turning your old handset into hard coin Australians love their smartphones, but it's not a lasting romance. Six out of 10 of us get a new handset every 18 months, and according to eBay that means the nation's stash ... More