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Why it’s so expensive to be poor

One of the common tips for saving on groceries is to buy in bulk. But what if you can't afford the big bag of rice or giant packet of toilet paper?

CBA invests in future of online shopping: What you’ve missed this week

The Pineapple Project is back, and CBA invests in online shopping platform Little Birdie. Here are five things you might have missed this week.

Why you shouldn’t keep up with the Joneses

Sophisticated as we think we are, we are in fact herd animals, and being around people who spend more makes us spend more.

‘We didn’t need luxury – we needed freedom’ says early retiree Dave

Dave was just 19 when he started saving for the audacious goal of early retirement. He achieved it at 28, and realised he didn't need much to have a good life.

Supercars star Cam Waters on money and life in the fast lane

Supercars star Cameron Waters talks money, property, crypto, career wins and mistakes, and what he wishes he knew earlier about finances.

Credit cards versus the growing raft of buy now, pay later schemes

We pit buy now, pay later offerings like Afterpay against credit cards to see which comes up trumps.

Why half of Gen Z Aussies don’t have a handle on their finances

Half of young Aussies are in the dark when it comes to money, while one in four don't know how much super their employer should be contributing.

What sort of pay rise you should be expecting this year

The big question on everyone's mind is what kind of pay rise to expect this year, with more Aussies "aware of their value" after the past 12 months.

Seven ways to avoid credit card scams

Your credit card isn't just useful to you, it can also be highly valued by crooks. But a few simple steps can protect you against scams.

‘Those with less are not likely to bounce back’ after COVID crisis

Low-income earners are facing shrinking savings, falling super balances and increasing debt as a result of the pandemic.
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