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Why a side hustle isn’t just nice to have, it’s now necessary
You need a side hustle. In this day and age, it's not just nice, it's necessary. Even if you love your job and have no plans to quit, a second - or third - income can bring you security and a backup plan.
Fixed or variable: is now the time to lock in your mortgage?
There are some great deals on fixed-rate mortgages on the market as home loan competition heats up, but here's what to consider before you make the switch.
How to improve your chances of getting a home loan
The days of rubber-stamping mortgage application forms are long gone, but what are banks looking for when you apply for a home loan? They want more than just a deposit.
What’s inside the September issue of Money magazine
The September issue of Money is on sale now. From the next boom suburbs to how you can save money with cashback sites, here's what you can expect.
Why you’re less of an adult while you still live at home
While ever you live at home, it doesn't matter how much you whinge about how grown-up you are, you're still a kid. It's your choice when you grow up.
Why CBA mortgage-holders shouldn’t panic over redraw changes
Are you a CBA home loan customer? Your ability to redraw money from your mortgage will soon diminish, but it's not all bad news.
How telcos are letting you shop through your phone plan
Apparently Beats Pop headphones could be mine for $17 a month with a new Optus phone plan. It might sound great in theory but there's a catch.
Four things you need to know about travel money cards
What are the advantages of using a travel money card rather than your own debit or credit card? We look at the perks of travel money cards and what you need to know.
The 10 occupations that claim the highest tax deductions
When it comes to tax, surgeons have the highest deductions with an average claim of $21,184, or more than double the next occupation, real estate agents at $8616. How come they can claim so much?
Mortgage rates edge higher but RBA keeps cash rate on hold
The RBA has kept rates on hold, with financial markets betting the cash rate won't move until at least January 2020.
