Online Banking - October 16th PIN and password protection made simple Fail to protect your PIN and passwords and your bank accounts and credit card could be sucked dry, right up to the last cent of your overdraft.
Opinions - October 16th Add to your super, or start up your own share market portfolio? Should you put extra money into superannuation
Opinions - September 28th Population growth slows According to theABS, Australia's population growth rate has slowed to a rate last seen nearly 10 years ago, below the 20-year average growth rate.
Opinions - April 13th How banks work and make money Did you know that your bank loves its customers being in debt? That?s because debtors have to pay interest and that?s one of the main ways in which the bank makes money. So being in...
Opinions - December 4th Slow down that money treadmill. Congratulations. You?ve paid down your home loan and now you can afford a new kitchen/extension/holiday etcetera. Stop right there. Just when your financial position starts to improve, YOU DO WHAT? You take on more debt. What...
Opinions - October 20th How often should you review your bank accounts? This was a recent question on my News Corp Gen Y column: how often should you review your bank accounts? The answer is that you should review them each year, to take advantage of deals on...
Opinions - July 30th Have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses A recent question on my News Corp Gen Y column was along the lines that everyone should have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses – but how much do you need, and how should you hold...
Health Insurance - September 30th 2013 Health insurance premiums: Price differences between states With the increase in health insurance premiums outstripping inflation each year over the past decade, it's vital that consumers shop around for a great value policy. The ongoing increases in health insurance premiums make it increasingly...
Opinions - March 28th What to do when you win the lotto Our Finance Editor, Justine Davies, joined 612 ABC radio this week to discuss lotto wins - and how to avoid losing them! This is what they talked about… “Winning a lotto jackpot is rare - the...