My Money
Five things to do in scenic Slovenia
Ljubljana, the delightful, leafy capital of Slovenia, is a great value-for-money destination.
Quay’s snow egg: The dessert that changed fine dining
Peter Gilmore's MasterChef snow egg drove bookings, crashed servers and reshaped fine dining. While Quay is closing its doors on February 14, 2026, the legacy of the snow egg will live on.
Scams and shams: good grief, Australia, how dumb can we be?
The return being offered was 200% a year or your money back. Surely no-one would actually fall for such scams...
The problem with getting financial advice from your bank
Next time friendly bank staff want to help you with your money, consider this: 75% of advice given to customers wasn't in the client's best interests, according to an ASIC review of the big four banks and AMP.
The harsh truth about a retirement spending spree
After about a decade of retirement, some retirees can be tempted to go on a spending spree but "we deserve it" doesn't always cut it financially.
Ask Paul: Can I declare bankruptcy on a $30k Centrelink debt?
Helen owes $30,000 in Centrelink debt. Will the debt be wiped if she declares bankruptcy? Paul Clitheroe has the answer but it's not the one Helen wants.
Win Winchester tickets: tell us what scares you most about money
Tell us what scares you most about money for your chance to see Helen Mirren in Winchester, in cinemas from February 22.
Interest rates unchanged after first RBA meeting of the year
While the result from the first Reserve Bank meeting of the year was widely expected, interest rates won't stay at their record lows forever.
Payday loan alternative could save Aussies thousands
Cash-strapped Australians have a new alternative to predatory payday loans and sky-high interest rates after Good Shepherd Microfinance launched Speckle, a short-term cash loan.
Afterpay makes it easier for us to spend and that’s not good
Afterpay allows consumers to buy now and pay later and can be cheaper than a credit card, but we should be worried, writes Effie Zahos.
