Money Saving Tips

Now that it’s a renters market, should you take advantage and find a new rental?

Vacancy rates are surging and rents are falling, presenting a tempting opportunity for tenants to find a better rental for a potentially cheaper price.

By Emma Duffy ● May 26, 2020

Lockdown lotto spending doubles

Pokies spending might be down, but COVID-19 shutdowns have resulted in a doubling of spend on lottery tickets.

By William Jolly ● May 19, 2020

How to financially prepare yourself for possible unemployment

Coronavirus has resulted in many job losses and according to projections by the Grattan Institute, nearly a quarter of Aussie workers could be out of work in the coming weeks. Here’s how to prepare yourself financially for possible unemployment.

By Emma Duffy ● May 01, 2020

How to control your online shopping during isolation

With coronavirus restrictions closing down non-essential bricks and mortar stores and forcing us to stay within our homes, online shopping has surged.

By Emma Duffy ● April 28, 2020

A beginner's guide to salary sacrificing

For the uninitiated, the term ‘salary sacrifice’ doesn’t sound very appealing because no one wants to give up any of their hard-earned money, thanks very much.

By Emma Duffy ● April 27, 2020

How this Australian couple is saving during COVID-19

COVID-19 has shaken our worlds up in ways we could scarcely imagine just a few months ago, and for many people, their finances have taken a serious hit.

By William Jolly ● April 17, 2020

Should you ever take out a payday loan?

What if I told you that you could have $2,000 in your bank account in an hour without lifting a finger?

By Emma Duffy ● April 16, 2020

Commbank's benefit finder tool sees spike in demand during coronavirus crisis

Commonwealth Bank says the number of Australians using its app to find out what rebates and benefits they're entitled to has surged during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Emma Duffy ● April 14, 2020

Working from home? Claiming tax deductions just got a whole lot easier

If you're one of the millions of Australians now working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it just got a bit easier for you to claim tax deductions.

By Emma Duffy ● April 07, 2020

Morrison Government announces free childcare during pandemic

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that childcare will be free for parents who need to continue working during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Emma Duffy ● April 02, 2020

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