travel

When the coronavirus first started to grab mainstream attention, many Australians were shocked - and disappointed - to learn that their travel insurance excluded pandemics. It's no surprise then that so many people have been wondering whether they ... More

Investors in Virgin equity will not see their capital again, but what of investors in Qantas? QAN shares have recovered somewhat from the lows of March, but still trade at prices less than half of those prevailing when 2020 began just months ago. Does ... More

With Virgin Australia now in voluntary administration, many of you have been left to wonder if those Velocity frequent flyer points you worked hard to accumulate will be grounded too. This fear has seen Velocity members race to get vacuum cleaners ... More

High credit card debt, Workers' Compensation obligations, unpaid tax, and failure to pay interest free loans are some of the reasons people find themselves applying for bankruptcy. In the last month, with COVID-19 restrictions in place, construction ... 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

The ability to instantly switch mobile phone networks anywhere in the world is fast approaching reality. And there's every chance it will reduce your mobile bill. Smart phones, watches and tablets built with new eSIM technology allow you to switch mobile ... More

A novel strain of coronavirus is grabbing the headlines, with thousands of confirmed cases in Asia and five in Australia. The virus is said to have originated in Wuhan, China, and has so far claimed 106 lives. For those travelling abroad, particularly ... More

This year will bring travellers and frequent flyer enthusiasts a number of new offers they can leverage to get the most bang for their travel buck. From frequent flyer changes and increased flights to new airports and points bonuses, here are eight ... More

Travelling overseas? Watch out when you convert your Australian dollars into a foreign currency. It is easy to pay too much in fees, particularly if you are a loyal customer of the big four banks. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ... More

It used to be that getting scammed on holiday meant an overpriced taxi or someone pickpocketing a few hundred dollars from your wallet. Speaking to Australian travel insurers, one of the fastest-growing cons catching people out is fake Airbnb scams ... More