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Is it worth pre-paying my funeral? | Q&A with Willed
Funeral Planning

Is it worth pre-paying my funeral? | Q&A with Willed

Is it worth pre-paying my funeral? | Q&A with Willed

What's the difference between pre-arranged and pre-paid? Which will ultimately cost less? And is funeral insurance actually worth it?
It’s one of the easiest, quickest ways to cut down on monthly expenses. But how do you know if it’s time to change? (Photo source: Getty)
Everyday money

Am I paying too much for my phone data?

Am I paying too much for my phone data?

It’s one of the easiest, quickest ways to cut down on monthly expenses. But how do you know if it’s time to change?
How to avoid running out of money in retirement | Q&A with Challenger
End-of-life planning

How to avoid running out of money in retirement | Q&A with Challenger

How to avoid running out of money in retirement | Q&A with Challenger

Many Australian retirees worry about outliving their savings or running out of money in retirement. We sat down with Andrew Lowe, Head of Technical Services at Challenger, on ways to structure your spending habits and income streams to ensure you can live a sustainable lifestyle during your retirement.
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Everyday money

50 effortless methods to save money

50 effortless methods to save money

Explore practical ways to save for your goals without completely cutting out your spending.
As essential expenses rise and economic uncertainties loom, retirees face new challenges, highlighting the importance of prudent financial planning for a fulfilling retirement. Source: Getty Images.
Everyday money

Retiree budgets facing renewed strain

Retiree budgets facing renewed strain

Australia's retirees are facing an uphill battle as the cost of a comfortable retirement continues to surge, putting significant pressure on household budgets.
Get ready to save money, live intentionally, and honour the values passed down from those who came before us. Source: Getty Images.
Everyday money

Uncover 7 frugal living tips that will make your mum proud

Uncover 7 frugal living tips that will make your mum proud

In a time of endless choices, impulsive spending and during an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, it's time to rediscover the power of frugality.
Top budgeting tips to get the most from your pension. Source: Getty
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Simple budgeting tips to get the most out of your pension

Simple budgeting tips to get the most out of your pension

When it comes to pension planning, there are a number of tips, tricks, concessions and cost-cuts that could help you ensure the retirement of your dreams.
Having your house cooled by an air conditioner will give you some relief from the hot weather, but it's probably leaving you with a high electricity bill. Source: Getty
Everyday money

6 simple tricks to reduce air conditioner costs this summer

6 simple tricks to reduce air conditioner costs this summer

Saving money in summer is possible with these handy tips.
Life changes, so you should review the amount in your stash annually. Source: Getty Images.
Everyday money

5 helpful strategies to build and maintain an emergency retirement stash

5 helpful strategies to build and maintain an emergency retirement stash

Achieving a prosperous retirement extends beyond mere goal-setting; it entails the protection of those goals, and this is where the significance of an emergency fund comes in.