My Money
The companies charging Aussies for refunds they are owed
First they were ripped off by banks and insurers. Now Aussies entitled to refunds are being targeted by companies promising to get them a refund - for a fee.
How I accidentally became the Bank of Mum and Dad
If you were told, as a teenager, that you would grow up to open your own bank, you'd probably start picturing mansions and Maseratis.
Ask Paul: We need to borrow money for renos but we’re pensioners
Marie and her partner need a new kitchen and bathroom - nothing fancy, but they are on the pension. Where should they look for a loan?
Why financial literacy is the key to empowering women
Today, on International Women's Day, we should remind ourselves that one of the greatest gifts we can give women is financial literacy.
Why flying is the hardest climate choice I make
I compost, bike everywhere and buy vintage. But aviation is the carbon habit I can't quit, and the climate cost is confronting.
Choose to challenge yourself this International Women’s Day
The theme of International Women's Day this year is "choose to challenge". Here are four challenges women can take up to improve their financial situations.
How Wendy is challenging what it means to be a woman in Australia
"When women are in poverty their children go with them," says businesswoman and lifelong activist Wendy McCarthy.
How to cope with loss of income after a cancer diagnosis
Dealing with any serious illness can cause a drop in income and a spike in expenses, creating a need to budget more carefully than ever.
The lesson Samantha had to learn about making money as an ultra-runner
When it comes to making money as an endurance athlete, Samantha Gash realised people wanted to hear the struggles, not just the highlights.
How to know if you’re being underpaid
Tens of thousands of workers are owed a pay rise after an increase to their minimum wage, but how can they make sure they're getting it? Here's how to make sense of your payslip.
