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If you need to move for work you may be eligible for financial assistance from the government. Here’s a look at the rules. Moving to a new location for work can be expensive. The Australian Government...

Gumtree reveals the 10 items to consider selling now to make some extra cash and offers an estimate of how much you may be able to make.

In today’s low rate world, it can pay to look beyond savings accounts to grow a first home deposit. We look at four options and the pros and cons of each.

What are your options for donating to charity – whether you’re giving money or your time – and how do you find the best charity based on your preferences?

We explore nine ways you could furnish your new home or rental for free and talk to one Aussie who furnished his 3-bedroom house for next to nothing.

Australians almost doubled the amount of credit taken out via buy now pay later providers in the 12 months to June 2019, and are struggling to scrape together the funds to pay back the debts on time. It could be time to pull the plug and aim to build your own version of a buy now pay later facility to help quit this habit, an expert warns.

It is possible to enjoy yourself over the weekend without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you spend less.

Aussies aren’t likely to be heading overseas anytime soon, but you could be getting slugged with hidden costs as a result of not travelling.

If you rent your home, it’s a fair bet you’ve got a decent chunk of cash tied up in bond. Here’s how to avoid losing all or part of the money when it’s time to move on.

If you find it hard to pay market rental prices, you may be eligible to apply to rent a National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) property.

There was a time when we’d tip small change into a piggy bank and watch the savings grow. These days, round up bank accounts put the savings on autopilot. A growing number of everyday bank accounts...

Which star sign is the worst with money and which one is the best? Effie Zahos explores the findings of a survey on the subject.

Not only can meal planning help you save money on groceries but you may save time as well. Here are eight tips to help you maximise the savings. Are you looking for an effective way to...

If you are unable to go to work due to coronavirus-related self-isolation or quarantine, there may be some financial support options available to you. As the number of Australian cases continues to fluctuate, the COVID-19 pandemic...

An emergency savings fund may help you if you have an unexpected expense or drop in income. How much cash do you need for an emergency fund?

The pandemic-driven payments – JobKeeper and JobSeeker – were initially planned to end in September. As crunch time looms, the payments are being extended, though they will be scaled back. But there may be a way...

With more of us spending money on cooking at home rather than eating out, Woolworths is enticing customers to come to its store over others with a new range of collectables. In yet another round of...

In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a number of Australian health funds are offering extended coverage and financial relief packages to members who are experiencing financial difficulty. Most health insurers have delayed their annual premium...

In this edited extract from his book Financial Autonomy, Paul Benson outlines six budgeting strategies and provides a quiz to help you work out which one might best suit you. I want to get you saving....

Canstar has identified nine items that may be forgotten, how much they could cost you and offers tips to help you avoid these traps.