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Jack Reid, Lucas Barry, and Nicholas Reid at the AFL State of Origin in Perth last month.

EconomyCommentsPremiumAFL Origin, Valentine’s Day a one-off spending sugar hit

West Aussies reached for their wallets at the AFL Origin and during Valentine’s Day in February, but one expert warns it’s a one-off spending sugar hit as the US-Iran war adds to the cost-of-living crisis.

Cheyanne Enciso

The ‘sell-up everything’ approach to shifting Mum or Dad into aged care can really stuff up the finances — not only for them but possibly for their beneficiaries when they eventually die.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumSelling your folks’ home to fund aged care a costly mistake

The ‘sell-up everything’ approach to shifting Mum or Dad into aged care can really stuff up the finances — not only for them but possibly for their beneficiaries when they eventually die.

Nick Bruining

In simple terms, a recent change prohibits an aged care facility from accepting a refundable accommodation deposit until the resident can furnish a means test assessment, issued by Services Australia.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumThe ‘sneaky’ change slugging pensioners moving to aged care

What’s been described as a ‘sneaky’ addition to new aged care legislation could see some seniors about to move into facilities lose their age pension and cost them thousands of dollars in daily fees. 

Nick Bruining

In turbulent times, we turn to emotional spending for a boost. While indulging in small purchases, like lipstick, offers dopamine hits, this behaviour can be dangerous. Here’s how to keep your emotional spending in check.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumTreatonomics: It’s how we’re navigating this money squeeze

In turbulent times, we turn to emotional spending for a boost. While indulging in small purchases offers dopamine hits, this behaviour can be dangerous. Here’s how to keep your emotional spending in check:

Sarah Wells

The latest rate rise is unwelcome news for many borrowers, particularly those struggling with the increasing cost of living. What options are available when homeowners can’t stretch their budget any further?

Your MoneyPremiumWhat to do if rate pain means you can’t pay your mortgage

The latest rate rise is unwelcome news for many borrowers, particularly those struggling with the increasing cost of living. What options are available when homeowners can’t stretch their budget any further?

Laura de Zwaan

With private health insurance now taking an even bigger whack of a household’s budget, clarity matters — that means providing easy-to-follow options without navigating a garble word-salad of options.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumPicking the right health cover is now a word-salad nightmare

With private health insurance now taking an even bigger whack of a household’s budget, clarity matters — that means providing easy-to-follow options without navigating a garble word-salad of options.

Daniel Newell

The performance of global share markets at the moment might not be the only reason your superannuation fund is bleeding right now, particularly if you’re in this type of fund.

Nick Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumThere’s a few reasons your super fund is hurting right now

Q+A: The performance of global share markets at the moment might not be the only reason your superannuation fund is bleeding right now, particularly if you’re in this type of fund.

Nick Bruining

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SuperannuationPremium30,000 workers stung by super payment lag

Nearly 30,000 young workers have missed out on superannuation payments, prompting new laws forcing employers to pay super on payday from July.

Cameron Micallef

Mitchell Taylor and Dany Milham, pictured here in 2017, are set to hold a combined $117m stake in their company Koala after it lists on the ASX on March 31. Supplied

BUSINESSPremiumChildhood mates set for $110m windfall

The childhood friends who founded mattress retailer Koala are set to make $117m as the company prepares to list on the ASX.

Blair Jackson

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FINANCECommentsREVEALED: Huge inheritance mistake West Australians make

A massive $5.4 trillion wealth transfer looms for Australians, yet experts reveal the common blunder that could destroy these life-changing windfalls.

Cameron Micallef

Most super funds are failing to help their members navigate simple questions about retirement. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

Personal FinancePremiumSuper funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

A major superannuation research company has found just six funds including ART, Hostplus and Unisuper do a good job advising members when they retire.

Derek Rose

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NEWSPremium‘Challenging’: Brutal reality for these Aussies

Australian renters are being smashed by the cost-of-living crisis, with a new report showing just how unaffordable basic shelter is.

Cameron Micallef

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LOTTOPremiumMystery $100k Lotto winner yet to be found

A mystery Gold Coast lottery winner who won the $100,000 Lucky Lotteries prize has still not come forward after two months - prompting a public appeal.

Emma Kirk

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ECONOMYPremium‘WFH, drive slower’: Wild oil crisis plan

As the global energy crisis reaches Down Under, Aussies are being urged to make some lifestyle sacrifices to offset the oil supply disruption, stemming from the Middle East.

Blake Antrobus

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MONEYQantas, Virgin confirm Middle East price hikes

Qantas and Virgin are among several major Aussie companies passing on price hikes to consumers in the wake of the Middle East conflict.

Emma Kirk

48,0000 Australians found a new job in February. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer

UPDATEDPremiumHuge rate call on mixed jobs data

Thousands of Australians have left the workforce in February, with major implications for the future of interest rates.

Cameron Micallef

The monthly increase in advertised salaries. Seek

financeCommentsPremiumHidden problem with Australia’s wage boom

Australian bosses are offering higher salaries but workers are finding little relief with soaring mortgage repayments, petrol prices and household bills.

Cameron Micallef

Oxfam Australia chief executive Jennifer Tierney asks whether billions of dollars in tax concessions should keep flowing to a small group of high-income investors. Supplied

FINANCEPremiumStat that will make Aussies’ blood boil

Nearly half of the capital gains tax discounts flow to a small percentage of Australians who each pocket a staggering benefit as the housing crisis deepens.

Blair Jackson

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NewsPremiumProposal to make state’s public transport free

Australian households struggling as fuel prices surge could save thousands under a bold new proposal.

Nathan Schmidt

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EXCLUSIVECommentsPremiumBig detail in Aussies’ $83bn online splurge

A new report has revealed how Australian online shoppers defied near-constant global uncertainty to push their spending figure to a new high.

Jack Nivison

If you’re a homeowner, here’s how much extra you’ll need to find each month after the March interest rate hike.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow much extra you will pay after RBA’s latest rate hike

If you’re a homeowner, here’s how much extra you’ll need to find each month after the March interest rate hike.

Daniel Newell and Kimberley Braddish

Household spending continued to grow in February. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer

FINANCECommentsPremiumSpending spree puts pressure on RBA rates

Household spending has surged despite cost-of-living pressures, complicating the Reserve Bank’s inflation battle just hours before a crucial interest rate decision.

Cameron Micallef

A woman has declared she is ‘not going back to work’ after winning a $27m Lotto jackpot. NewsWire / Diego Fedele

NEWSPremiumWoman’s wild reaction after $27m lotto win

An Aussie woman has made a bold declaration immediately after learning she had won an incredible $27m jackpot.

Clareese Packer

Australia's big four banks are all set to pass on the hike in full.

RBAVideoCommentsRBA RECAP: All four big banks pass on rate hike in full

Homeowners already buckling under the weight of one interest rate rise in 2026 and a huge jump in the price of petrol will suffer yet more pain after the RBA lifted rates.

Daniel Newell