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Brisbane, Australia

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Budgeting & Saving

Wallet Wins - March 5th

Centrelink payments & age pension rising – how’s your hip pocket affected?

On March 20, Services Australia will raise the rates on several key Centrelink payments.

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Wallet Wins - March 5th

Your 8-step financial hardship survival guide

Financial hardship can be a source of great stress. Here are eight practical steps to help you through.

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Wallet Wins - February 25th

Qantas and Virgin ramp up frequent flyer points: earn bonus credits this week

Qantas and Virgin have upped their points games. Learn how to earn double Qantas points or bonus Velocity status credits this week only.

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Wallet Wins - February 25th

Recipe road test: Can you still feed a family of four for under $10?

The Coles $10 family meal was once a budget-friendly win for Aussie households. But, can you still feed your family for $10?

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Wallet Wins - February 20th

Avoid these 8 common money mistakes (and what to do instead)

You might be aware of the big financial blunders you can make, but what about the small ones? Here’s how, with a few tweaks, you can avoid sabotaging your finances.

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Property & Home Loans

Home Loans - March 4th

Home loan refinance cashback offers & deals

View a selection of the latest home loan deals and sign-up offers from lenders on our database. Plus, find out what else matters when selecting a home loan.

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Home Loans - March 3rd

When will interest rates go down in 2026?

The cash rate has been cut for the first time in more than four years, but will it keep falling? Find out what the experts have to say.

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Home Loans - March 3rd

Interest rate forecast and predictions for 2026

Will the RBA cut rates again in 2026, or hike them? Big four bank economists have proffered an interest rate forecast.

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Home Loans - March 3rd

Interest rate forecast 2026: when will rates go up in Australia?

Could rates go up again in 2026? Economists at Australia's big four banks have proffered an interest rate forecast.

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Home Loans - February 23rd

Home loans for contractors: can you get a loan without a permanent job?

If you can’t tick the ‘permanent employee’ box on your home loan application, will a lender still consider you?

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Superannuation & Retirement

Home Loans - February 19th

First Home Super Saver (FHSS) Scheme

If you’re saving for your first home, you may be able to use your super to help boost your deposit. Find out more about the First Home Super Saver Scheme.

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Superannuation - January 21st

Give your super a health check: 5 steps to follow

Actively keeping track of your super fund is a great way to get ahead when it comes time to retire. We cover five steps for checking the health of your super.

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Superannuation - December 12th

What are Australia’s largest super funds?

Canstar reveals the 10 biggest super funds in Australia by total member accounts and assets under management as reported by APRA.

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Superannuation - December 3rd

Mortgage vs super: Where should you put your extra money?

Are you better off putting extra money into your home loan or super? We look at how the numbers stack up and the pros and cons of each option.

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Superannuation - October 30th

How to check if you’re underpaid

Checking how much you should be getting paid is the first step to earning a fair wage or salary – but it can also help you grow super savings for retirement.

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Health & Wellbeing

Deals - December 4th

Health insurance deals and sign-up offers

Some health insurance providers offer bonuses and incentives to encourage you to sign up. Here are the health insurance deals we found this month.

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Health Insurance - October 15th

How much does an MRI cost in Australia?

An MRI scan can cost a few hundred dollars (or more), but Medicare or private insurance may cover some or all of the cost.

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Health Insurance - October 14th

How much does an ultrasound cost in 2025?

If you need an ultrasound, you may be wondering—how much does an ultrasound cost? And are they covered by Medicare or private health insurance?

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Health Insurance - October 9th

Can I waive my waiting period for health insurance?

Does no waiting period health insurance exist? For certain forms of cover it does. But how and when can it apply?

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Health Insurance - October 9th

How much does IVF cost in Australia?

The first cycle of IVF can cost over $12,000. How much you get back depends on whether you have private health cover or not.

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Home & Living

Deals - March 3rd

Home insurance deals, offers & discounts

We’ve rounded up some of the latest home insurance deals and discounts to see how much you could save on your policy.

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Home Insurance - February 4th

Home insurance claim rejected - what to do

Home and contents insurance can help you recover your losses in the event of an incident, but what if your claim is rejected? Here’s what you can do next.

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Home Insurance - January 12th

Home Insurance Cost: How much is home and contents insurance?

Home insurance can help cover the cost of repairing or replacing your home or belongings. But how much does home insurance cost in Australia?

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Home Insurance - December 18th

Motor burnout cover

Motor burnout occurs when household appliances are exposed to a power surge or excessive current. So what is motor burnout cover and how does it apply to home insurance?

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Home Insurance - September 10th

Jewellery insurance

What are the options when insuring jewellery? We explore the different kinds of policies that could be available and how each option works.

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Motoring & Car Insurance

Car Insurance - February 18th

The Science of Speed: The Most Heart Racing Car Chases In Cinema History

What are the most thrilling movie car chases throughout history? We unpack the science to find cinema’s king of the road.

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Car Insurance - February 2nd

Car insurance deals and offers

Many insurance providers offer car insurance deals and discounts on some policies to attract new customers. So what deals are available?

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Car Insurance - September 16th

How do car insurance claims work?

If you’re involved in a car accident, or curious about the details of your policy, you may be wondering; how does the car insurance claim process work?

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Car Insurance - September 8th

Decoding your dash: common car dashboard symbols deciphered

To help you decode your dashboard, we explain what 15 common car warning symbols mean and what you can do if they appear.

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Car Insurance - September 2nd

What are the cheapest cars to insure in Australia?

When shopping around for a new or used vehicle, a key consideration is on-road costs, which includes car insurance. So what are the cheapest cars to insure?

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Credit Cards

Credit Cards - February 27th

Can you pay bills with a credit card?

It is possible to pay bills with a credit card, and even to earn reward points, but there are some important caveats to keep in mind if you do.

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Credit Cards - December 10th

10 tips to reduce your risk of credit card scams

Concerned you are at risk from scammers? We share 10 tips to protect yourself from credit card scams.

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Credit Cards - November 5th

Earn while you shop: Best credit cards for rewards points

With well over 100 different credit cards on the market, it can be impossible to know a good card, which is where Canstar’s awards come in.

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Credit Cards - October 28th

8 hacks that could help you earn more frequent flyer points

Are you considering applying for a frequent flyer credit card? Here are eight points hacks to help you make the most of it.

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Credit Cards - October 16th

Which credit cards give you access to airport lounges?

A practical guide to credit card lounge access—how it works, the perks you can enjoy, and tips to get the most value from every visit.

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