Money Tips

Top tips for Christmas on a budget

Ready to get your finances in shape for Christmas?

A few tips to help you plan a fun festive season without the financial strain!

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Dust off the cobwebs - it’s time to spring clean your finances!

Simple ways to give your finances a face lift this spring

All it takes is giving your money a spring clean and you could save hundreds of dollars every year!

Make the most of your tax return

Put this year’s return to good use with our tips!

Check out our ideas on what you could do with your tax return this year.

A pair of hands grip the steering wheel of a new car.

Financing your new wheels - your options made simple

A guide to common car finance options

Take a look at our quick guide to common car finance options before you decide what’s best for you.

A couple sit at the kitchen table using a laptop, working out what is tax deductible as a firefighter.

Tax tips for firefighters

What can you claim as a firefighter?

When the end of financial year rolls around, here’s what you can claim as a result of your firefighting duties.

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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.

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Being responsible with your credit card balance

How to use your credit card in a responsible way

Transfer your balance, make regular repayments, review your transactions and reduce your limit - these are some ways you can keep your credit card debt under control.

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Is there such a thing as good debt?

Debt can have a role to play in our lives and careers

As our lives and careers progress, borrowing money may be a key strategy in building a stronger financial future.

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Checking in on your financial health

Reviewing your financial habits should be a priority

With a new year in front of us, it’s time to take stock of your finances.

Getting on top of your debts

Tips to keep on top of your debts

There are some important things to keep in mind to make debt consolidation work in the long term.

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Have a scam free holiday season

Identify and protect yourself from the threat of scams this holiday season

The best hints, tips and resources to help you identify and protect yourself from the threat of scams this holiday season.

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.

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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.

Comparing personal loans and credit cards is like comparing apples to oranges.

Personal loan or credit card, what's better?

Learn more about personal loans and credit cards

There are many reasons why people turn to personal loans and credit cards to buy what they’re after, but is one better for you than the other?

A man with dark hair has his arm out of a new car window holding his car keys.

Buying a new or used car, which is right for you?

Have the knowledge you need to make the right decision

Buying a new car? Knowing what you want and what to look for can help narrow down the decision between new and used.

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How to bounce back from debt

Put a plan in place to tackle your debt

If you have debt hanging about in these uncertain times and are looking to get back on top of it, we might be able to help with a few handy strategies.