Money
Saving
Opinion
Employment
Why the time is ripe for women to ask for a pay rise
Women’s participation in the workforce is growing, giving them the power to demand higher wages.
- by Kris Grant
Latest
Opinion
Gender pay gap
Millions are watching women’s soccer, so why are the players paid less?
The Matildas’ 2-0 win over Denmark last week pulled in more viewers than the AFL Grand Final, but pay parity in women’s sport is a long way off.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
Green machine: How to shop sustainably without breaking the bank
Research shows Australians are keen to shop more sustainably but are put off by the price of green products. Here are some ways to reduce your environmental impact while saving a buck.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Pay
Are you being paid properly? Here’s how to check
With big businesses like Woolworths and BHP in the headlines for underpaying staff millions of dollars, it’s time to fully understand your entitlements at work.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
Tips to keep yourself (and your finances) fit and healthy
Whether it’s a gym membership, pool fees or the price of equipment, exercise expenses can quickly mount. Here are some ways to cut your costs while maintaining your health and fitness.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Bills
How one phone call can get an instant reprieve on your council rates
Wherever you are, however large the bill shock of council rates, you can get a reprieve from them. With one phone call.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Budgeting
How this family took on a boarder and saved $18,200 in a year
With rents slowly increasing, Brooke Byrnes did something you might not expect for a) renters and b) a family: “We took on a roommate.”
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hip pocket
Simple ways to put the brakes on car costs
Australians spend an eye-watering $18,000 a year on their cars, and by the time you factor in loans, fuel, insurance, maintenance, tolls and registration, it’s easy to see why. Here are some savvy ways to drive down your costs.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
Premium pain? How to combat rising insurance prices and stay covered
Insurance has become increasingly expensive over the past year, and premiums are expected to keep rising. Here are some simple ways to save money on your house, car and health insurance.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m in my 30s with no idea how to manage my finances. Where do I start?
It’s common to feel overwhelmed when it comes to your finances. Here are four simple places to start.
- by Paridhi Jain
Analysis
Currencies
Heading overseas? Don’t get short-changed by exchange rates
Travelling without thinking about currency exchange rates – or the fees that providers charge – could really cost you.
- by John Collett