making money

Murray Cook is former Wiggle (the red one) and now lead guitarist in the Soul Movers. His passion is music - he's spent his life playing in bands and is regularly spotted at live gigs. As one of the original Wiggles he played all over the world ... More

When COVID-19 forced the closure of events, bars, and restaurants, some nimble business minds decided a pandemic wouldn't stop them from creating new opportunities. And for some, these short-term projects have become a viable long-term source of ... More

It's July 1, that time of the year that brings changes to everything from minimum wage to your super. Here's what you need to know. Open banking Heralding a new era in open banking, the big four banks now have to share data with accredited fintech ... More

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many Australians financially high and dry, prompting them to re-think their approach to family finance. According to a St.George Bank survey of 1000 households, only half felt financially prepared for the pandemic, while ... More

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series called Making It Work , we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to stay afloat ... 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

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