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Can you trust the financial advice you read online?

Financial advice is all over the internet, but can it be trusted? Watch out for these red flags

Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z use social media for financial information, but not all “finfluencers” are what they seem.

  • Dominic Powell

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Don’t gamble on your future: Smart ways to invest while you’re young

A new investing trend has young people in the US betting on real-world events. In Australia, we’re wiser than that.

  • Dominic Powell
Petrol prices have surged, putting more pressure on 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.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Is it time to bet against the stock market?

Short selling is profiting from an asset’s price decreasing, and with global markets in decline, now could be the time to give it a go.

  • Dominic Powell
The government’s new Division 296 super tax looks likely to kick in from July 1.

Unpacking the new super tax: What Division 296 could mean for you

The new tax, which is on track for a July introduction, has some losing their minds and others less sympathetic.

  • Dominic Powell
By following a few simple strategies, it is possible to save for a house while you’re young.

How to start saving for a house deposit in your 20s

There are plenty of good strategies to start saving for a house deposit while you’re young, even if it all feels a bit overwhelming.

  • Dominic Powell
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Overseas travel might be the obvious answer to a rising Aussie dollar but if you’re in the market for a new car, fridge or TV, it could also mean good news.

What’s the rising Aussie dollar good for? Quite a lot, really

Overseas travellers are not the only ones benefiting from the soaring Aussie dollar. Savvy investors and shoppers, take note.

  • Dominic Powell
Australia’s growing inflation rate isn’t all bad news.

Australia has an inflation problem, but there’s a silver lining

Yes, everything is getting more and more expensive – but sometimes inflation can be a good thing.

  • Dominic Powell
Rentvesting can be a way of having your cake and eating it too.

Keen to buy property but can’t afford your dream location? Consider rentvesting

The strategy allows you to buy where your budget permits, but keeps you renting in your preferred spot. Like everything, there are pros and cons.

  • Dominic Powell
Set your kids up for success with a money-related Christmas present.

Money-making gifts: The Real Money guide to presents you can bank on

Looking for a present for the person who has everything? Invest in their financial future with these useful gifts.

  • Dominic Powell