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Australians spend more money on gambling than on gas and electricity bills, phone bills and petrol, according to economists.

Telstra chief executive David Thodey has flagged an "imminent" reduction to prices for the telco's broadband products after admitting prices are too high.

Online auctions: Who bids, wins

Online auctions continue to grow in popularity as more and more Australians discover that you have to be in it to win it.

Brisbane motorists paid the highest price in metropolitan Australia for unleaded fuel in September.

Your say: Would you pay to read news online?

News Corp boss Rupert Murdoch plans to charge people to read his newspapers’ websites within the next year.

Kids' activities: Where to spend, where to save

The cost of raising children has been estimated as being anything from around $10,000 a year to more than $500,000 over their lifetimes.

Love and money: Women take control of finances

Tougher economic conditions are seeing many women get tough with their finances. A recent report from Citi shows women are making impressive progress with their financial well-being. Among the 200 women surveyed for Citi’s Fin-Q report, 50 percent were paying their credit card off in full each month, compared with 34 percent a year ago. Over one in four women (28 percent) are sticking to a budget, up from 18 percent last year.

Online auctions: the pros and cons

You might pick up an absolute bargain – or you might get hooked and empty your wallet.

Pet savers: Cost-cutting tips for pet owners

Pets cost money- they might look cute in the shop but they could cost you at least a thousand dollars a year. That’s around $15,000 over its lifetime! And that’s not taking into account grooming, pet-sitting and vet costs. But don’t worry, see what you can save with our top tips.

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