Personal Finance

Financial counsellors say small businesses struggling to pay debts owed to the tax office are driving calls to Australia's Small Business Debt Helpline higher.

With Australian households now holding an average of 3.7 digital entertainment subscriptions each, doing an audit on what you're using and whether it's providing value can be a good place to start when looking to cut costs.

It might be time to devote some of your energy and good intentions towards your finances.

Managing back-to-school costs, especially when kids want expensive brand name items, can cause a lot of stress for families. But including children in the budgeting and decision-making process is key to helping everyone get on the same page.

Experts on the benefit of charging board and expenses if you’re sharing a home with young adults, and how to calculate it. 

I've kept low-cost, high-fun habits alive for years, even after returning home to a city where socialising often seems to mean shelling out. 

Almost $300 million in refunds, dividends and cheques remain unclaimed by households and businesses across New South Wales, with locals urged to take action to secure the money they are owed.

It can feel awkward asking for a refund or to exchange an item if you’re not sure what you’re entitled to. We’ve broken it down. 

Thousands of First Guardian investors were dealt another devastating blow when it was revealed just $1.6 million had been recovered from the almost $450 million invested in the collapsed fund. Who will end up paying investors back their lost retirement savings?

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will refund low-income earners receiving Centrelink payments approximately $68 million in unfair fees — just over a quarter of what was charged.

From hams to vouchers and cash, festive bonuses vary — but do they still have a place in the Australian workforce?

Financial and domestic abuse survivors say the way Centrelink assesses benefit payments for people in a relationship makes it harder for women to leave dangerous relationships.

The WA government says it will continue to cap airfares for regional residents but from July next year they will be more expensive during peak holiday periods.

Multi-level marketing networks have been around for decades. But their business models are changing, with consumer advocates warning that the industry is rife with predatory tactics. We want to hear about your experiences with MLMs.

When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was "full of sh*t". 

We asked three financial experts about the up-front and ongoing costs of buying a home and for their tips on how to prepare for home ownership. 

It's been a wild ride for bitcoin traders in recent months and, after a weekend of crypto and blockchain enthusiasm at a Sydney convention, sceptics continue to flag the risks.

Switching to fortnightly repayments from monthly — if you can afford it — can help you pay down your mortgage faster. Here’s why.

Time is running out if you are planning on doing your 2024–25 tax return yourself. Here is everything you need to know. 

When Georgina Doll was looking to buy a home, generative artificial intelligence was one of the sources she turned to for advice.