Insurances

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

Politics

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

Age Pension

Downsizer contributions: Everything you need to know

Downsizer contributions: Everything you need to know

Equip yourself with everything you need to know about making downsizer contributions into your superannuation to build up your retirement savings.

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

Downsizing is never easy, but Noel Whittaker breaks it down. Source: Getty

Financial planning

Funeral insurance versus pre-paid funerals: The difference could save you money!

Funeral insurance versus pre-paid funerals: The difference could save you money!

Knowing the difference between funeral insurance and prepaid funeral plans not only helps you decide what method is best for you, but it can also save you money.

Written byGuardian Plan

Funeral insurance versus pre-paid funerals: The difference could save you money!

News

Major health insurer to pay back $105m to customers

Major health insurer to pay back $105m to customers

Health insurers saved over $1.8 billion from the bans and delays in surgeries during Covid-19.

Written byAnna Wall

Medibank will return millions to customers unable to claim on surgeries cancelled in 2020. Source: Getty

News

Medicare rebate changes could leave thousands out of pocket

Medicare rebate changes could leave thousands out of pocket

From July 1 this year, more than 900 MBS items are set to change and it could affect you.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Health

Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent

Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent

The results are in and these are the country's best and worst private health insurers for customer service.

Written byAnna Wall

The Ombudsman has revealed which health insurers made the quarterly naughty and nice list. Source: Getty

Insurances

Ambulances: What are the rules in your state and do you need cover?

Ambulances: What are the rules in your state and do you need cover?

Callout fees, per-kilometre charges, ambulance cover, private health and subscription services - the rules can be confusing, but we've broken down the basics.

Written byAnna Wall

Ambulance costs vary from state to state, with some offering free services, while others could cost you thousands. Source Getty

Funerals and bereavement

Cost of death: The most expensive cities to die in Australia

Cost of death: The most expensive cities to die in Australia

Here's the best way to plan for a funeral, and what to do if you can't afford one.

Written byAnna Wall

It certainly ain't cheap to die. Source: Getty

News

Health insurance increase: How you can save before April 1

Health insurance increase: How you can save before April 1

Health insurance premiums are due to increase on April 1. Here's a few ways to save before the changes kick in.

Written byAnna Wall

Health insurance premium rates will go up by an average of 2.74 per cent – here's how you can save. Source: Getty

Health

Health insurance premiums to rise in 2021: Here’s what you need to know

Health insurance premiums to rise in 2021: Here’s what you need to know

Health Minister Greg Hunt has approved a 2.74 per cent increase in prices, set to take effect from April.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

As of April 1, private health insurance premiums will see an average increase of 2.74 per cent. Source: Getty.