Travel essentials

The Ghan, the Savannahlander and the Indian Pacific: three amazing ways to see more of your own backyard.

Travel essentials

6 Aussie train journeys that belong on every bucket list

The Ghan is just the beginning. These experiences will give you an amazing new perspective of your own backyard.

Retirement Guide

Packing tips every traveller should know before their next big trip

Packing tips every traveller should know before their next big trip

Forget having to trawl through piles of clothing to find what you're looking for.

Written byTamille Head

A neatly-packed suitcase makes travelling a breeze. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Financial literacy is the key to a life of nomadism

Financial literacy is the key to a life of nomadism

You'll need to have your finances in check before you leave in your caravan.

AuthorXavier Waterkeyn

You'll need to have your finances in check before venturing off on the road. Source: Getty

Retirement Guide

Avoid being scammed on your dream holiday

Avoid being scammed on your dream holiday

Billions of dollars is lost each year from travel scams.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Avoid being scammed on holiday by following these simple tips. Source: Getty

News

How to stay safe when driving in hazardous smoke conditions

How to stay safe when driving in hazardous smoke conditions

Take some time to plan your route before hitting the road.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Stay safe on the roads by following these tips this bushfire season. Source: Getty

Insurances

How to save money on your insurance

How to save money on your insurance

From travel insurance to cover for your car and home, insurance is often a necessary expense, but it can be a costly one.

Written byJessica Galley

Insurance policies can be costly, but they're often necessary, so every little helps when it comes to potential savings. Source: Getty.

Opinion

Financial information that’s key to your retirement lifestyle

Financial information that’s key to your retirement lifestyle

"There will be those who are moving into retirement (or have retired) in lush comfort, while others have concerns about being confined to a strict retirement income."

Written byRebecca Wilson

Starts at 60's Money Club has financial information that's key to your retirement lifestyle. Source: Getty Images

Tips

Jetting off on holiday? Tips for managing your money overseas

Jetting off on holiday? Tips for managing your money overseas

Using your money incorrectly overseas may cost you more in the long run.

Written byPhillip Portman

Using your money incorrectly overseas may cost you more in the long run. Source: Pixabay

Everyday money

Money down the drain: Aussies overpaying millions in foreign currency fees

Money down the drain: Aussies overpaying millions in foreign currency fees

The ACCC report looked into the travel card, foreign cash, credit card and debit card options available for Australians when overseas.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

The ACCC has released a new report revealing Aussies could save millions by shopping around for foreign currency conversion (FX) services. Source: Getty

Travel essentials

Why you should always buy travel insurance for domestic travel

Why you should always buy travel insurance for domestic travel

Here's everything you need to know about purchasing travel insurance for your holiday-at-home.

Travel insurance could mean the difference between a great getaway and the holiday from hell. Source: Getty

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