Sharyn McCowen is Money's digital editor. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University, and more than 18 years of experience in media. Sharyn has won four ACPA awards for journalism, and edits the Money newsletter, which was a finalist at the 2025 Mumbrella Publish Awards. Connect with Sharyn McCowen on LinkedIn.
New efforts to protect young Aussies starting work
A new resource aimed at Australians starting their first job could help young workers avoid being ripped off at work.
How to spot a romance scam
So you matched with someone on a dating app, they gave you a pet name, now they want to message outside the app. Whirlwind relationship or romance scam in action?
Why Aussie women fear running out of money in retirement
Two in three Aussie women preparing for retirement are worried about running out of money after leaving the workforce, new research from HESTA shows.
How to resist the pressure of a picture-perfect Easter
If pressure to plan an Instagram-worthy Easter is filling you with dread so soon after Christmas, you're not alone. Our buy nothing new expert shares her tips to 'deinfluence' Easter.
Taylor Swift’s $300 million boost to Aussie economy
The Eras economic boom, and more Aussies are ditching cities for the regions. Here's what you've missed this week.
Financial stress worse for health than losing a loved one
Financial stress could be costing us our health, and loud budgeting has arrived. Here are five money stories you may have missed this week.
Aussies turn to No Interest Loans for back-to-school costs
Aussie families are feeling the pinch of back-to-school shopping, and how much are you willing to spend for a memento of your favourite show? Here's what you've missed.
Apple to pay customers $750 million
Apple pays out over claims it slowed down iPhones, and back-to-school shopping adds to financial stress for Aussie families. Here are five things you might have missed this week.
Aussies bought more new cars than ever in 2023
Aussies bought a record number of new cars in 2023, the Christmas debt hangover is here, and the world's richest woman ticks over a new milestone. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
ASIC’s new money lessons for Gen Z
Financial literacy is taking on a new vocabulary and it's aimed at the audience most easily persuaded by finfluencers: the TikTok generation.
