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Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement
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Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement

It’s not particularly popular with younger workers as it requires a fair amount of delayed gratification, but when it comes to investing you can’t go much better.

  • by Dominic Powell

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Less is more: How to downsize your life to free up cash
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Less is more: How to downsize your life to free up cash

Downsizing is a potential salve for the country’s festering housing crisis, but not enough of us are doing it. This is what you need to know.

  • by Dominic Powell
Dirty pricing tricks getting flamed is long overdue

Dirty pricing tricks getting flamed is long overdue

It’s time to get back to a world where we don’t have to swear a blood oath to cancel a gym membership or name our firstborn after a Marvel character just to cancel a streaming subscription.

  • by Victoria Devine
How your old, dormant bank accounts can cost you big

How your old, dormant bank accounts can cost you big

Saving that unused account for a rainy day? You might want to think twice about that.

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
Skipping the pricey coffee and bargain hunting won’t get you ahead

Skipping the pricey coffee and bargain hunting won’t get you ahead

If you’re playing small, there’s a good chance you’re not dreaming big enough. Why stop yourself at getting excited over saving $50, when you could be saving $500 or $5000?

  • by Paridhi Jain
What can reality TV teach us about money? More than you’d think

What can reality TV teach us about money? More than you’d think

Past the fake tan and veneers, seeing discussions about insecurities, vulnerabilities, or hairy topics like money can be extremely helpful and informative.

  • by Victoria Devine
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Moving overseas? Consider these taxing questions
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Moving overseas? Consider these taxing questions

Issues such as tax, superannuation and property are common queries for those contemplating living and working abroad.

  • by Dominic Powell
The strategy that could get you debt free – even with a mortgage
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The strategy that could get you debt free – even with a mortgage

It’s a high-risk bit of financial wizardry, but don’t rubbish debt recycling just yet.

  • by Dominic Powell
How changing the way you think can boost your bank balance

How changing the way you think can boost your bank balance

Here are four ways you should develop your mindset to be able to save money more easily.

  • by Paridhi Jain
ACCC, while you’re at it, why do pink razors cost more than blue ones?

ACCC, while you’re at it, why do pink razors cost more than blue ones?

Next time you’re in the supermarket, take a look at the men’s and women’s razors or deodorant, and you’ll quickly see a glaring disparity.

  • by Victoria Devine
Asset test: What are ETFs, and should you invest in them?
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Asset test: What are ETFs, and should you invest in them?

They’re considered a fairly low-risk and novice-friendly way to invest, but exchange-traded funds might not be for everyone.

  • by Dominic Powell