Personal finance
Australian banks urge Albanese government to ban use of credit cards for online gambling
‘Why should it be possible to do something in the virtual world that is prohibited in the real world?,’ Anna Bligh says
Henry Belot
27, Mar, 2023 @12:00 AM
How Australians can save money on car rentals: figure out what’s popular and drive the opposite way
Renting a car can feel like pulling teeth: painful, expensive, but necessary. Here’s how to get the best rates locally and abroad
Susan Gough Henly
16, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Car wrecks, pay cheques and puppy palaces: the fringes of the share economy
From boats to backyards, peer-to-peer lending services have gone well beyond spare rooms. While renting your assets to strangers can be lucrative, there are risks
Katie Cunningham
07, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Labor accused of ‘fiddling at the margins’ on super as Greens urge greater crackdown on tax concessions
Nick McKim says Albanese government proceeding with stage-three tax cuts means a ‘money-go-round scheme for the rich’
Amy Remeikis
04, Mar, 2023 @4:30 AM
‘Web of lies’: how scammers are taking advantage of Australia’s tight rental market
The ACCC received more than 658 reports about rental and accommodation scams last year, with a reported loss of $544,846
Cait Kelly
03, Mar, 2023 @11:00 PM
Will Labor’s super changes force people to sell assets to pay their tax? Here’s what the experts say
Fears that asset rich but cash poor Australians will be hurt by the new regime are overblown, economists argue
Jonathan Barrett Senior business reporter
03, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
80,000 people will be hit by Labor’s super changes. How much will it hurt?
Superannuation is designed to help provide a dignified retirement, so a tax break on balances above $3m is not needed, experts say
Jonathan Barrett Senior business reporter
01, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Renegotiate, refinance or request a delay: what to do if you’re struggling to pay your mortgage
After nine consecutive rate rises, and more on the horizon, many Australians are experiencing mortgage stress. While banks aren’t obligated to help, there are some options
Katie Cunningham
20, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Rural financial counsellors brace for ‘avalanche’ of clients in mortgage stress
Many homeowners who bought during the pandemic will switch from fixed to variable rates this year
Fleur Connick
16, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Tell us: how are you coping with Australia’s rising housing costs?
With mortgage rates rising and rents unstable, we want to hear about the ways, big and small, you’ve adjusted your financial life
Guardian staff
16, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Australia’s corporate watchdog joins calls for stricter regulation of buy now, pay later products
Asic raises concerns about missed payment fees and people giving up essentials to afford repayments
Jordyn Beazley
16, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
A new start after 60: at 63 I finally paid off my debts – and ditched the credit card
After overcoming her addiction to drinks and drugs, Suzy Morrison realised she also had an unhealthy relationship with money. Two years later she was solvent – for the first time in her life
Paula Cocozza
13, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
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