The Siren

The Siren covers information on the important issues in finance, education, property and travel. The articles are designed to be insightful, entertaining and informative.

How to build a better emergency fund

Get prepared with an account to help you cover urgent expenses

Wanting to minimise the impact of costs that are urgent or unexpected? You may want to consider building an emergency fund.

Wanderlust in times of COVID

Domestic trips you can take in times of COVID

With the world on pause in 2020, we look to some great trips you can take right here in Australia.

A young defacto couple completing their tax return with a tax agent

Tax for defactos

10% of Australians fall into the defacto category

Wondering what the rules are at tax time for defacto couples?

5 tips to prepare for tax time

Are you ready for tax time?

Thinking about what you'll need to complete your tax return? We've got five tips to get you started.

Man comparing credit cards online at home with young boy next to him

Comparing credit cards: what to consider

Find out what type of credit card is right for you

If you’re planning to get a credit card, it pays to find out which features you need, and what you need to consider when comparing options.

Woman dealing with stress by biting nails at desk as she looks at her mobile phone

How to deal with stress

Explore ways to keep your stress in check

When it comes to dealing with stress, it’s best to know what the signs and causes are, and seek support or simple ways to deal with those in your control.