Melissa Jenkins
Working-from-home tax tips: Beware the 80-cent shortcut
It might be tempting to take the easy way out if you’ve been working from home and default to the shortcut rule...
The 15/10 rule: There’s a new trick to slashing your energy bill this winter
Looking to cut your winter energy bill? You’re in luck. We’ve got just the market trick to make finding the cheapest deal...
Six common money mistakes and how to avoid them
Are you getting punked by your fantasy frugal self? You know, the person you imagine yourself becoming as you write your new...
Budget uncertainty: Avoid these variable-income traps
No one wants a surprise tax bill or to be scrambling to find the cash for large expenses like car registration or...
Women’s financial literacy is still lagging men’s. But these tips should help
Ladies, we need to talk. It may be 2021, but many of us still believe money and investing is men’s business. Only...
The common financial mistakes women make when getting a divorce
Should we split finances 50-50? Keep the family home? Hang on, just where is all our money? Making smart financial decisions and...
Secret cash and hidden debts: How couples can avoid money fights
Secret stashes of cash, hidden debts and different spending habits are just some of the money minefields that can spark conflict for...
Six side hustles you can do from home to boost your income
Fancy making extra cash from the comfort of your couch? Wages are tipped to grow just 1.5 per cent during 2021-22, some...
How to save hundreds of dollars with just one phone call
One painless phone call could leave you hundreds of dollars richer this year and tens of thousands better off down the track....
What you can (and can’t) claim on your home office at tax time
Your undies and pet dog are off limits, okay? It’s almost tax time and many of us have been working from home...