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Fun Christmas facts about Aussies you never knew

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their festive-themed statistics from the 2016 Census, painting a picture of what Christmas is truly like for Aussies.

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Top holiday destinations for 2018

Whether you’re daydreaming the last days of work away, or you’re planning your next family holiday, you may be looking for inspiration of where to travel next year.

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Can money buy happiness? Aussie wellbeing improves the higher your income

The NAB Australian Wellbeing Report has found a correlation between high wellbeing and high-income levels amongst Australians, answering the age-old question of whether money can buy happiness.

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9 out of 10 homes selling at a profit

The value of residential sales on resold properties hit $17.7 billion in the September 2017 quarter, far greater than any losses seen across Australia.

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Financial literacy programs making a difference for kids

In good news for parents and teachers, an independent evaluation of ASIC’s MoneySmart Teaching Program has found that it yielded strong results amongst students learning financial literacy.

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The best performing housing markets over the decade

Looking to get into the housing market, but not sure where to buy?

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NAB helping homeowners make the switch to solar

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Best cities for families revealed

Good news for Sydneysiders, the harbour city has been named the best Australian city for families in a recent Homeday Index, coming in 13th in the world.

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Save $1,000 by next Christmas by doing this one thing

If you’re the kind of person who has trouble saving, avoid complicated budgets and the guilt and stress that comes from unexpected expenses by following this one simple savings tip today.

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Using a reverse mortgage to pay for retirement

The average age of borrowers taking out a reverse mortgage is 75, so many Aussies are turning to reverse mortgages to pay for their retirement.