cost of living

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Time to negotiate: four ways to push for more affordable rent

Resigned to life as a tenant for the foreseeable future? Don't lose heart. Here's how to negotiate cheaper rent.

Beyond reduce, reuse, recycle: how to save by living sustainably

Often it feels as if doing the right thing for the environment can be hard on your wallet, but this doesn't need to be the case.

Financial fail: the big money test that is challenging Aussies

When two companies decided to test Aussies' understanding of money to determine the Financial Consciousness Index, most of us failed.

The painful reality of mortgage stress in retirement

Australians are finding it harder to pay off their homes, with 28% of over 55s still making mortgage repayments, and it's only going to get worse.

Backstage reality: how to avoid falling prey to the rock star trap

There is an old saying in the music business: "You can make a killing, you just can't make a living." Flirting with the rock star trap is a dangerous game.

Why it feels like it’s harder to get ahead: HILDA survey

If you feel like it's becoming harder to get ahead, you're right. And the latest HILDA survey shows why.

Why you can blame your over-spending on your inner ape

When you succumb to the lure of a luxury handbag or the convenience of a takeaway meal, it's not your rational brain in charge. It's your inner ape.

Healthcare, fruit, beer: the price hikes hurting Aussie retirees

With Aussie couples aged around 65 needing more than $60,000 a year to live comfortably, we reveal what is driving the rising cost of living for retirees.

Why 86% of Australians don’t know their monthly expenses

If you don't know how much you spend on household expenses and entertainment every month, you're not alone.

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.
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