In this post-GFC world, the art of frugal living is making a comeback. Ingrid Pyne meets a remarkable woman who has transformed her life and proved that Grandma was right. Rhonda Hetzel is far too down-to-earth to call it an epiphany as such, but in 2003, she came to a life-changing realisation. Her high-paying job, […]

While women are assumed to be the bigger spenders of the household and less fond of budgeting their finances than men, there was little evidence to support this preconception — until now.

All your friends are buying houses with their significant other, so how can you secure a home loan on your own?

Is something always getting in the way of you and your saving efforts? Two words, term deposit.

To the delight of the public, several Australian banks have decided to abolish mortgage exit fees in the past few weeks, but it's not all good news.

What are our male counterparts doing differently? And is it working?

Have you really done your research to ensure that you're getting the right deal to suit you?

Hey big spender, here's how to manage your finances, avoid interest and get closer to your monetary and material goals.

Do you remember what it was like to get pocket money? You might’ve got 50 cents a week, if you were lucky, to save up for that toy you so desperately wanted. These days the amount and frequency of pocket money has become more like a bank formula than a simple savings idea. When to […]

Commitment phobia is real. Seek comfort in knowing that it might be getting easier to switch from one money lender to another.