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Inflation is now back in the 2 to 3 per cent target range.

If inflation is under control, why does your budget feel so stretched?

The numbers are pointing to the rate of price rises sitting at where the Reserve Bank wants it, but that doesn’t mean we get to see the benefits straight away.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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For first home buyers, negotiating with agents and navigating auctions can be stressful and unnerving.

Buying your first home? Here’s how to get the best deal

For first home buyers, negotiating with agents and navigating auctions can be stressful and unnerving.

  • Abdullah Nouh
While living like a super rich celebrity in the short term might give you a serotonin hit, it’s a bad idea for your long-term financial health.

Why your dream holiday could become a financial nightmare

While living like a super-rich celebrity in the short term might give you a serotonin hit, it’s a bad idea for your long-term financial health.

  • Victoria Devine
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon and her bum bag.

Trust me – you can’t afford to travel without these five things

Travelled internationally lately? It’s a different experience to 10 years ago – or even five – and your packing list might have changed.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
A collector returning cans and bottles for recycling in Sydney.

Those collectors rummaging through our bins? Our recycling system relies on them

The Return and Earn scheme has dramatically cut litter while boosting recycling, but are the environmental benefits coming at a social cost?

  • Cindy Yin and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon cooking up some AI-generated meals.

AI helped me feed my family for just $3 a serve

Could artificial intelligence make me a seven-night, sales-ingredient-only meal plan that the kids will actually eat?

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Labor’s universal childcare plan doesn’t do enough to tip the scales for some parents.

I’m a working mum. Here’s why I oppose Labor’s universal childcare

Since 2006, the cost of childcare has risen sharply across Australia. But a new plan from Labor ignores many crucial elements.

  • Victoria Devine
Renters have been forced to get creative as Australia’s housing availability continues to languish.

One year’s rent, upfront: How far would you go to find a home?

Renters have been forced to get creative as Australia’s housing availability continues to languish.

  • Emily Chantiri
You can get financial support for aged care if you have limited income.

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

  • Rachel Lane
Not keeping a budget is a classic way to lose track of your hard-earned.

Ten common money mistakes that could be draining your wallet

You may not even realise you’re doing it, but breaking these bad financial habits can have a profound impact on your savings account.

  • Nina Hendy