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Investing is not for the faint-hearted, nor for those looking to make a quick buck. Source: Getty

Experts

A guide to investing in uncertain times

CEO of wealth manager and aged-care provider 'Joseph Palmer & Sons', Rodney Horin, provides 10 keys to investing in uncertain times.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

Politics

Draw 4: The economic wildcards to be diced out in the coming weeks

Draw 4: The economic wildcards to be diced out in the coming weeks

There are four economic wildcards between now and the election, and we know exactly when each will be played.

Written byThe Conversation

The wildcards are as follows: cost of living, rising interest rates, wages and poll-eve jobs. Source: Getty

Politics

Federal government offers potential relief to rising fuel prices

Federal government offers potential relief to rising fuel prices

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hinted at a cut to rising fuel prices as part of a cost-of-living package for the upcoming federal budget on Tuesday, 28 March. The measures are aimed at providing relief to everyday Australians in a bid to ease the pressure of the rising cost of living.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Fuel prices could be temporarily cut for motorists. Source: Getty Images

News

‘Shrinkflation’: the new scam to watch for at the grocery store

‘Shrinkflation’: the new scam to watch for at the grocery store

Supermarket companies are using the sneaky tactic of keeping prices the same while gradually downsizing product sizes. Referred to by experts as 'shrinkflation'.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

'Shrinkflation' on the rise, less product for the same price. Source: Getty Images

Everyday money

Cha-ching! 7 ways to improve your money skills

Cha-ching! 7 ways to improve your money skills

Fortunately, a few key money tips can prevent a lot of unnecessary and expensive grief. Here are six essentials.

THE LIFE SHERPAChristopher Zinn

If you understand what you are investing in, fair enough. If not, write it off as a gamble. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Big banks fight against regulator reform on scams

Big banks fight against regulator reform on scams

The big four banks in Australia have started fighting against reform from regulators, which will leave the banks to refund billions of dollars taken by online scammers.

Written byAimee Courtney

Australia's big banks are resisting a reform which could force them to repay customers money involved in scams. Source: Getty

News

Reserve Bank will hold interest rates

Reserve Bank will hold interest rates

In breaking news, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to hold interest rates at 0.1 per cent.

Written byAimee Courtney

Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to hold interest rates. Source: Getty

Everyday money

‘A big year for super’: 2021 delivers windfall for super funds

‘A big year for super’: 2021 delivers windfall for super funds

2021 was a big year for superannuation fund performance with results indicating members are expected to receive a windfall of over $400 billion.

Written byMatthew Hart

Leading research house SuperRatings found most median "balanced" options saw a return of 13.4% for the year 2021. Source: Getty Images.

Everyday money

Noel Whittaker’s 2 top tips for financial success that anyone can use

Noel Whittaker’s 2 top tips for financial success that anyone can use

"Credit cards are like warm, salted cashews - once you get the taste you just keep going!"

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

Noel Whittaker, better known as the Financial Wizard of Oz, has been helping Aussies make the most of their money for decades. Source: Noel Whittaker

Everyday money

2022 money: How to set smarter goals to get ahead

2022 money: How to set smarter goals to get ahead

Christopher Zinn tells us how to avoid becoming one of the 80 per cent who abandon New Year's money resolutions after just one month.

THE LIFE SHERPAChristopher Zinn

Work smarter not harder to get ahead of your money goals for 2022. Source: Getty.

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