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It’s that time of year again when we get a inkling of what’s coming … Millions of Australians with health insurance will likely pay even more for cover from April 2026, as the federal government is already in the process of reviewing proposed price changes from health insurers for the New Year. It comes as… Read more »
Don’t be a ‘Kevin’ … know what your travel insurance will actually cover. The Koch family started watching Christmas movies a couple of weeks ago. We are very much into the Christmas spirit. My all-time favourite is ELF but we’ve also been watching the Home Alone trilogy. So when I read this, it gave me… Read more »
This will be very welcome news for any home owner … Louis Christopher’s Boom and Bust Report is one of the most eagerly awaited property reports of the year. SQM Research has now released the latest edition – and here’s what it predicts: Spot on Longtime readers will know I highly rate Louis and… Read more »
The whole world is watching Japan right now … and for good reason. Bond markets are something many everyday investors find complicated and, frankly, a bit boring. But for institutional and professional investors, they are anything but. Bond markets act as the canary in the coal mine for the global economy and financial system. It… Read more »
Can spending plastic money ever be a good thing? Perhaps. I tend to be wary of credit cards. The temptation to overspend is always there when you can access funds with just a tap of your card or phone. High interest rates and sneaky hooks – like minimum repayments or offers to lift your credit… Read more »
Welcome to the start of storm season. South East Queensland has really been battered by thunderstorms this week and we’ve seen the start of cyclones across the Top End. I know the cost of living is still hitting the household budget of many Australians but don’t sacrifice your insurance cover to save money. There’s an… Read more »
Despite a fall in unemployment and a strong increase in job creation, this hasn’t had a huge impact on wages. The Reserve Bank continues to remind us that wages can be a major driver of inflation but the latest figures show wage growth is bang on what the RBA is forecasting. The numbers The Wage… Read more »
Planning a trip with friends, family or just yourself over summer? If you’ve booked your flights, you’ll be getting excited about new adventures, but before you start packing your bags, you need to do a little prep work to protect yourself. That means looking into the value – and necessity – of travel insurance. Start… Read more »
A good money app should do three things well: show you where your cash is going, warn you about upcoming bills, and nudge you into better habits (without lecturing you). The apps below tick all those boxes in different ways. Some are simple ‘envelope’ budgeters, while others use open banking to pull in your transactions… Read more »
We all know Australia has a housing crisis. Just chat to a first home buyer in shock at property values, or anyone struggling to find (and afford), a home to rent. While there are lots of issues contributing the problem, a couple stand out. These are the nation’s two biggest ‘property pain points’: Property pain… Read more »
