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I’m 30 and living with my parents. How do I get back on my feet?

I’m 30 and living with my parents. How do I get back on my feet?

It’s common for people to feel shame or disappointment around how their life is turning out. But the good news is, it’s easy to rebuild.

  • by Paridhi Jain

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We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

Investing something as important as your life savings requires a great deal of careful thinking.

  • by Paul Benson
Matthew’s phone was snatched from his hand. In minutes, he’d lost thousands
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Matthew’s phone was snatched from his hand. In minutes, he’d lost thousands

With an unlocked phone in hand, the thieves had unfettered access to his finances and social media, allowing them to siphon away thousands of dollars.

  • by Bec Wilson
Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies

Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies

We all think about money in different ways, but our worries tend to manifest in some common concerns.

  • by Paridhi Jain
How to end the cycle of financial self-sabotage

How to end the cycle of financial self-sabotage

One step forward, two steps back. Is that what your financial life feels like? Fixing this isn’t really about money – it’s about how you think.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Thinking of gifting the grandkids some money? Check this first
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Thinking of gifting the grandkids some money? Check this first

While the intention of gifting is often to help family members, you need to make sure that you don’t rob Peter to pay Paul.

  • by Rachel Lane
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Daisy saved $400 a month not buying groceries. Here’s how she still eats well

Daisy saved $400 a month not buying groceries. Here’s how she still eats well

I’ve readjusted to drinking coffee at home to ease cost of living pressures, but some friends have found more creative ways to save money.

  • by Maggie Zhou
Six tips to save you from a financial hangover this Christmas
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Budgeting

Six tips to save you from a financial hangover this Christmas

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be the most expensive for many of us.

  • by Victoria Devine
Rich or poor, everyone worries about money. Here’s how to stop

Rich or poor, everyone worries about money. Here’s how to stop

There is no level of wealth that automatically sets you free from financial anxiety, but there are ways you can start to manage it.

  • by Paridhi Jain
Doug thought he did his due diligence. He still lost $1m to scammers
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Doug thought he did his due diligence. He still lost $1m to scammers

Scams by cybercriminals are getting more complex, snagging even those who think they are being vigilant.

  • by Emily Chantiri
Woolworths’ ‘dystopian’ workplace might improve KPIs, but it demeans workers

Woolworths’ ‘dystopian’ workplace might improve KPIs, but it demeans workers

Imagine if your every move or toilet break was tracked and recorded. For some staff, this is already reality.

  • by Victoria Devine