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Three of the biggest financial blunders in history
What happens when a bank makes a billion-dollar mistake? Or a commodities broker buys seven million barrels of crude oil after a big night on the booze?
How does cashback work
"At the beginning I was pretty suspicious. I was like, what's the catch here? But I've been using them for a few years now, and I have been able to save quite a lot of money," says Queenie Tan.
How important are interest rates for homebuyers?
High interest rates are limiting purchasing power for homebuyers, says Alex Veljanceski, a lending specialist with Eventus Financial.
How will buy now, pay later regulation affect consumers?
It's about to get harder to go into debt through buy now, pay later platforms like Afterpay.
Is super paid on long service leave?
Long service leave is a valuable entitlement for many Aussies, providing extended time off after a long period of service with the same employer. So is superannuation paid on long service leave?
Why are property prices cooling?
One of the reasons behind the recent cooldown in property prices is an increase in listings, says PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh.
What are the benefits of the Home Guarantee Scheme?
A third of all first home owners are now tapping into the Home Guarantee Scheme. So who is eligible and how can it benefit buyers?
What should you consider before refinancing?
Mortgage holders who are unhappy with their current deal ultimately have two options available to them: renegotiate with their current lender or refinance to a new lender.
What is the Consumer Price Index?
The rate of household inflation has picked up once again, with the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealing that prices rose by 1% in the three months to the end of June.
Is credit card travel insurance worth it?
While credit card travel insurance isn't exactly a new innovation, it's one of those features that some cardholders may forget they're actually entitled to.
