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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

Don't let a tight budget stop you from enjoying the finer things when travelling this Christmas. There are ways to get a luxury travel experience on a beer budget without compromising on quality. Travellers who play their cards right can find themselves ... More

Jetstar staff walked off the job this week, grounding the flights and travel plans of hundreds of Aussies. While such developments are beyond the control of travellers, there are still things they can do to guard against the financial costs if not the ... More

Before you take off for the summer holidays, it's a good time to check your home and contents, car, and travel insurances are up-to-date so can you head into the break knowing you are covered in case things don't go as planned. Home insurance ... More

It's a typical morning in the office. I'm sitting at my desk, coffee in one hand, scrolling through my emails, checking any important requests and organising the day in my head. Nothing unusual: all is calm and well in the world. This is until ... More

Aussie expats will be stripped of their tax exemption for a main residence after the Australian Senate voted yesterday to pass the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2019. The changes, first announced in the 2017/2018 Federal Budget, form part of the government's ... More

For the first time ever, Australia's household-debt-to-income has exceeded 190% after roughly tripling since the late 1980s. This means the average Australian household is holding debt that's almost double their disposable income. The fact is ... More

Most people know they can earn big from bonus offers on points-earning credit cards and from shopping rewards like flybuys, where you can leverage petrol and grocery spending towards points. But there are plenty of other methods to earn points. From ... More

Q. I am a 25-year-old South Australian planning to go backpacking overseas for at least a year from April 2020. Before I leave I intend to reserve about $10,000 to help get me back on my feet for when I return to Australia in mid-2021. I am considering ... More