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Shhhhh: the secret to saving money is...

All the financial advice in the world won't help you if you can't find it when you need it. Which is why the secret to saving money is at your fingertips.

Rent, bananas push cost of living higher

The latest inflation figures, released today, show that the cost of living rose by 5 percent over the year, well above the Reserve Bank's target rate of 2-3 percent.

Your say: what's getting more expensive?

The latest inflation figures, released yesterday, show that the cost of living rose by 5 percent over the year, well above the Reserve Bank's target rate of 2-3 percent.

How to get the best deal for pay TV

Watching the footy on the telly is a national pastime – whether your spouse likes it or not. But chances are if you’re a sports fan you’re less of a fan of your free-to-air options.

Raising kids on the cheap

When there's more than just your own mouth to feed, you need to be more focused when it comes to saving. But it can be done, if you follow a few simple rules.

Grocery bills out of control? Time for a supermarket trolley makeover

Are your grocery bills getting ugly? Try a supermarket trolley makeover.

What does it cost: buying a smartphone

Riding a tsunami of hype, the second generation Apple iPhone swept onto the Australian (and world) market in July. Not in memory has a gadget been so eagerly anticipated.

What does it cost: going to museums

Museums can be stimulating, moving, informative and fun, and enjoyable for each member of the family. They are not expensive and in some cases are free.

What the strong Aussie dollar means to you

Barracking for the Aussie dollar to continue its rise is fast becoming a national pastime, but while a strong currency can be a source of national pride, it has both positive and negative consequences.

Jo Townsend: don't spend your tax cut on a flat screen TV

A pleading message from me (a first time mortgagee this year — a big word up to all you other struggling first-timers … it is tough, isn't it!?) to you … we're tottering on a knife edge with interest rates as it is.

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