Money
Planning & budgeting
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Inflation
From fuel to groceries, here are five ways to beat rising costs
A forecast from NAB last week suggested our consumer prices index may spike more than a whole percentage point, to above 5 per cent.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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I’m 61 with no plan to retire soon. Should I start tapping into my super?
There are still plenty of misconceptions about transition-to-retirement pensions.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Financial literacy
Have your finances stalled? Use these three ways to break through
It’s not the economy, markets, investments – it’s about identifying and shifting out of patterns that keep you stuck.
- by Paridhi Jain
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I’m 65, and I want to retire in two years. How should I invest $200k?
Once you retire, your retirement savings will continue on as they were and continue to earn, so don’t be afraid to top them up.
- by Paul Benson
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Money psychology
Why chasing a dollar figure won’t fix your money worries
Many people think there’s a dollar figure that will fix their financial anxiety. And while there is some truth to that, there’s a lot more that goes into the equation.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Big four
How $44 and an ‘ambiguous’ email caused a credit score nightmare
It’s a timely reminder that if something is on your credit report that you think should not be there, say something and keep at it until the matter is resolved.
- by Victoria Devine
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How can we clear our $500,000 mortgage in five years time?
If you have the risk appetite, and the income, you can wipe a fair amount off your mortgage rather quickly.
- by Paul Benson
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Loyalty programs
Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters
I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about “status” when flying – and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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I’m 73 with $19k in credit card debt. Should I use my savings to pay it off?
The interest you’re paying on credit card debt is slowly eroding your savings, but it can feel like a lot to pay off at once.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I earn lots, but hate my job. Should I stay for the sake of my bank account?
Remember, your experience of life is not determined by how fancy your holidays are, how big your home is, or how cool your car is.
- by Paridhi Jain
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I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?
There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet.
- by Paul Benson