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COVID-19 has rewritten life in immeasurable ways, including the way we view and use cash. The use of digital payments has skyrocketed in the past months, driven by fear of virus transmission via cash. Analysis from Commonwealth Bank has found that digital ... More

Consumer sentiment has posted the biggest fall in 47 years. It's the latest data point reflecting the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19, but there's better signs ahead. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index fell 17.7% ... More

We're in unchartered waters. Coronavirus has knees shaking about everything from health to investments and travel plans. While watching the Dow can give an indication of the panic sweeping financial markets, here are some unconventional indices ... More

We've all been there. You're hard up for cash, but don't want to go to a bank or payday lender. In times like these, a loan from a friend or family member can seem like an easy fix. But it's a route fraught with danger. When you get ... More

Most of us can agree that a healthy relationship is co-operative and transparent. Yet when it comes to joint finances, many relationships are anything but. In fact, research by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has found that more than 46% of ... More

Your spending habits in the first five years of retirement will be crucial when it comes to protecting that all important nest egg, new research shows. National Seniors Australia, in partnership with Challenger, found more than half of Australian retirees ... More