
Why mortgages and babies don’t make you an adult
As writer Briohny Doyle approached her 30th birthday she went “a bit nuts”. She dropped three weeks’ pay renting a 1971 Dodge...

Beware the hidden costs of travel: how to avoid them
It pays to be alert while travelling to ensure you are not hit with hidden and avoidable excess costs.

How comparison rates are confusing borrowers
Don't be confused by comparison rates. They are the real cost of your loan not the industry average.

Seven ways to beat private health insurance hikes
Private health costs are rising at three times the rate of inflation; it's time to shop around.

Smart money: top five personal finance apps
Here are some smart ways you can use the latest technological fixes to stay on top of your personal finances.

Now could be the moment to get into the housing market
Regulators are trying to push traditional investors out and a glut of apartments is weighing on prices. This could be the time...

Why there’s no shame in taking time off work
The way we take our leave is changing. Find out whether everyone else is saving theirs or using it up.

How to avoid a nasty summer bill shock
It's that time of year when air-conditioners are a lifesaver - but how can you minimise the hit to your wallet?

Friendly with the neighbours? How they can make you wealthy
Your property may be worth more if it is part of a 'super lot'. How joining forces can make your home worth...

How to become your own boss without borrowing
Raising money for your business could be quicker and easier under proposed new laws.