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.
Aussie girls outshine boys on financial literacy
Fifteen-year-old girls might not be known for being money savvy but Australia's female students have outperformed their male counterparts in an international financial literacy test.
Housing stress puts renters ‘on the brink of disaster’
Many Sydney renters are "on the brink of disaster", says Vinnies NSW CEO Jack de Groot, with many low-income households now paying up to 70% of their income on rent.
‘Drug-test our pollies’: Australia responds to the Budget
Scott Morrison had barely opened his mouth to deliver the Budget speech when Australia's preoccupation with the economy's night of nights spilled over.
‘Better days ahead’, vows Treasurer Scott Morrison
Treasurer Scott Morrison has vowed that there are "better days ahead", speaking at a doorstop interview in Canberra ahead of the release of the 2017 Federal Budget.
Is this Australia’s first responsible credit card?
A new credit card could help you clear your debt faster and save you thousands of dollars in interest.
How I spend just $60 a week on food and still eat out
Most people assume that you can't eat well on $30 of groceries a week. They haven't met Yee, who, with the odd meal out, spends just $60 a week on food.
Career change: how to decide when it’s worth retraining
Rapid technological change means employees often need to upskill or even retrain to remain relevant. But that can be a daunting prospect with a mortgage to pay. So when is it time to retrain?
Scam alert: some online bargains too good to be true
If you're shopping online and a deal seems too good to be true, it is probably a scam, warns the ACCC.
Why the ATO is checking your Facebook page
The tax office has taken to monitoring social media to find out who is going on holidays and who is paying a child's school fees as it tightens the net on seemingly wealthy Aussies who then cry poor at tax time.
The cost of staying with your childhood bank
Nearly 40% are still with the same bank they signed up with as a child. But when your Dollarmite days are over, how much is it costing you to stay?
