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The petrol stations that charged you more at the pump last year
Shopping around for the cheapest fuel could save you hundreds of dollars a year, new research from the ACCC shows.
AMP ‘rotting from the inside out’: CHOICE Shonky Awards
The fallout from the royal commission shows no signs of abating for AMP, which was today awarded a CHOICE Shonky Award for the large number of idle super accounts and delayed life insurance claims.
Beware a tax bill on your royal commission compensation
Since the banking royal commission, there has been a spike in compensation payments to investors by financial institutions. But did you know that these payments could be taxable?
Will Australians have to fork out for a new ‘Netflix tax’?
Recent proposals that could have seen Aussies pay a "Netflix tax" just to make sure their broadband was fast enough watch their favourite shows had consumers up in arms.
Drive a VW? Here’s how to claim your $1400 ‘Dieselgate’ compensation
If you drive a Volkswagen, Audi or Skoda, you could be entitled to compensation of up to $1400 as a result of the 'Dieselgate' scandal. Here's how to claim your cash.
ASIC slams car insurers for ‘harmful’ claims investigations
If you've ever filed a car insurance claim only to be interrogated by your insurer, take heart: ASIC has warned them to lift their game.
When being part of a class action is as traumatic as being ripped off
Investors who have been ripped off on a grand scale can take their case to court but a class action can come at a high financial and emotional cost.
Why insurance could get cheaper for 10 million Australians
You could be saving 25% on your car, home and contents insurance from July 1 as a simple change alerts you if your insurance company has increased your premium.
Understanding your rights if your new apartment is defective
A shocking 85% of apartments built since 2000 have defects, including the expensive Mascot Towers and Opal Tower cracking fiascos. So what are your rights if your new apartment is a lemon?
The airfare refund rule every traveller needs to know
Jetstar has been fined for claiming that travellers would only be refunded if they purchased a more expensive fare. Here are your airfare refund rights.
