shopping

You're not alone if your approach to Christmas shopping is haphazard at best. After all, no one ever really intends to leave it to the last minute. But somewhere between end of year deadlines, school nativity plays and the office Christmas party ... More

When you're under pressure to give that perfect present at Christmas it can be much harder to stick to a budget. Find ways to make your gift budget go further with our top tips for giving generously without going overboard on spending. According ... More

If your bank balance has survived the pre-Christmas retail frenzy and you still have your eye on something special, the Boxing Day sales can be a great time to bag a bargain. But with the nation's total credit card balance predicted to hit $52.4 billion ... More

How much you have in your superannuation fund depends on your savings. But it can depend on your spending too. In a new shop and save feature SUPERSUPER, by superannuation fund, GuildSuper, your everyday spending at certain retailers will boost your ... More

The banks are rolling out a range of interest-free credit card deals in the lead-up to Christmas . But are they worth it, or will they leave you with you a financial hangover in the new year? No-interest purchase cards are just like regular credit cards ... More

Discount vouchers and reward schemes are so yesterday. Now there are sites that can save online shoppers up to 30% on purchases. It's no surprise that, when it comes to retail, the internet is rapidly replacing the shopping centre . Last year the number ... More

Clothes are the one thing that you can never have enough of. I could spend hours in front of my wardrobe, working out new outfits. I would work out an "outfit plan" week after week to make sure I wouldn't wear the same thing twice at work and at specific ... More

New rules kicked in from July 1- and almost all Australians will be affected. Here's what you need to know. Wages up 3.5% Good news for Australian workers with the minimum wage rising 3.5%. It takes the new national minimum wage to $18.93 per hour or ... More

eBay has a reputation for satisfying bargain hunters, and now the online marketplace has partnered with Flybuys to deliver extra value. In a case of "big meets bigger", the goliath of online selling, eBay, has teamed with Flybuys, one of Australia's ... More

Are we over credit cards? Latest statistics from the Reserve Bank suggest there is certainly some loss of appetite. Both July and August figures show total balances outstanding remain at $51.3 billion, down from $52.3 billion in May and June. Balances ... More