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Footy means big marks, big goals – and big business

Australia’s economy will soon get an injection of several hundred million dollars, with another AFL season about to get underway.

14 fun ways to make money

Laugh & Get Rich Day on February 8 is a day that celebrates the physical and mental healing benefits derived from laughter. How can you laugh and get rich?

Should financial literacy be taught in schools?

Larissa Zhang, University of New South Wales Actuarial Studies student, submitted the scholarship-winning essay, answering the question "should financial literacy be taught in schools? Why or why not?"

Appliances that chew through your money

Are exorbitant power bills killing your buzz? Rather than relying on your credit card or savings account to pay your electricity provider, consider changing your power consumption.

Why you can't afford to ignore your credit score

If you’ve been putting off checking your credit score in fear of an average rating, you could be making common mistakes that are detrimental to your credit history. Worse, you are missing a valuable opportunity to improve your score.

The 35 best regional destinations in Australia

Australia has some amazing capital cities – stunning Sydney, vibrant Melbourne, charming Hobart, tropical Darwin. But the superb regional destinations often fly under the radar.

What does the New Child Care Package mean for my family?

If you’re one of the millions of Australians who rely on childcare, it’s important to understand what the federal government’s New Child Care Package offers when it becomes effective on July 2 this year.

What is Openpay?

Ever wanted to shop now and pay later, interest-free? Openpay could be just what you’re looking for.

The pros and cons of Afterpay

If you buy anything online, you would have noticed or heard about Afterpay recently.

Best ways to pay for something you can't afford

Say you don’t have the cash on hand for something you want to buy – does that mean you can’t afford it? Let’s look at some of your options.

What is Ezi-Pay?

As Australians look for smarter ways to shop and manage their finances, retailers and businesses are offering customers more convenient payment options, like Ezi-Pay.

What is zipPay?

Coles rewards vs Woolworths rewards

Both Coles and Woolworths supermarkets have loyalty programs that offer customers rewards for their shopping loyalty. But is one better than the other?

Best travel cards to take overseas

When planning a trip overseas, most people want the answer to the same question: What’s the cheapest way to get travel money?

What is Afterpay?

If you’ve never used it before, this Afterpay for beginners guide is a useful way to get your head around this online payment service, before dipping your toes in.

Saving money when you're living paycheck to paycheck

Living week to week, paycheck to paycheck? Here are some ways you might be able to free up money to put in your savings account.

5 reasons your budget isn't working

Using a budget is a prerequisite for avoiding debt and living within your means. But have you tried making a budget and found that it doesn't work for you? Do you always manage to spend more than you budgeted for? Instead of giving up, consider five common reasons your budget isn't working.

Men spend more when women aren't around

Men are more likely to spend on impulse, rack up debt and less likely to save when surrounded by more men and fewer women, a new study has found.