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RIP mobile phone 'bill shock'
OPTUS will cut the cost of using an extra 1GB of mobile data from $250 to $10, MD of Customer Vicki Brady says.
Why homeowners are ignoring the RBA
YOU'RE paying this. But you could be paying this. Why homeowners are ignoring RBA boss Glenn Stevens.
Aussies opt for credit without interest
THE number of interest-free credit cards is on the rise as Australians continue to obsess about keeping debts under control.
Gluten-free bread drives sales
LIFESTYLE Bakery’s sales have surged 200 per cent in the five months since it launched a new gluten-free bread range.
Last minute tips for June 30
QUICK! There are just days to go before June 30 and a few payments or last minute deposit could make all the difference between a bill and a refund.
2.2m people to escape tax return
MORE than 2.2 million Australians could escape the hassle of filing a tax return this financial year under significant changes to the tax-free thresholds.
Labor to launch super attack on Abbott
ELECTRICIANS, bricklayers and truck drivers will be $100,000 or more better off in retirement thanks to a boost to the compulsory superannuation guarantee.
Nurse turns problem into top business
A PERSONAL struggle with skin issues prompted Suzie Hoitink to create an award-winning business.
Record $11bn bank fee haul
BANK customers paid a record $11.3 billion in fees last year as banks slugged businesses with a hefty range of fee increases.
Dollar at US88c by World Cup 2014
SO you want to go the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Can knowing what currencies are set to do cut the cost?
How to deal with workplace fraud
INTERNAL fraud can cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars so it's crucial to have a clear definition of what it is and how to deal with offenders.
Consumer 'rage' to kill airline fees
CONSUMERS - and this man in particular - appear to have done what the RBA couldn't by ending over-the-top credit card fees.
The 6 biggest money mistakes young people make
BAD financial decisions can haunt you for a lifetime. Young people have a lot to learn (and older people can definitely take some of this advice too).
Cashing in on cans
THE cash for cans scheme has sparked industry protests around the country, but is it a good idea?
Argentina cash controls bring bargains
A FLOOD of black-market money in Argentina means bargains for shoppers but headaches for the government.
Seven deadly tax sins you'll pay for
IT'S painful, yet when it comes to tax we're committing seven deadly sins and heading to money hell. Here's how to avoid it.
Online scams a growth industry
AUSTRALIANS are losing more than $93 million a year in online scams, many aimed at shoppers and mobile phone users, a report reveals.
Score the best price on car sales
JUNE is the most popular month in Australia for car sales, but before you jump in and buy, a few simple preparation tips could save you thousands.
Where your wasted money goes
AUSTRALIANS fritter away $25 billion a year on things that either go unused or are obscenely expensive. But why?
Palmer: Wealth makes me "uncorruptible"
MINING magnate turned political candidate Clive Palmer says he's "uncorruptible" because he's already really rich.
NYC cracks down on designer fakes
THE days of snapping up a designer knock-off in New York's Chinatown could be numbered, as the city debates new laws to fine people buying fakes.
MP pay rise could hire 200 teachers
THE third federal MP salary boost in 16 months will cost taxpayers $50 million over four years.
Gillard first PM to crack $500k
UPDATE: THE third pay rise for federal MPs in 16 months will see the average backbencher take home $195,130, and the PM more than $500,000.
What you need to sort out before June 30
UGH. It's nearly tax time. With less than three weeks to go until the end of financial year there are changes coming on July 1 you need to know.
Young staff told whoppers
HUNGRY Jack's says it takes its responsibilities to workers "very seriously''. Truth is, they couldn't give a burger.
The lowest paid jobs in Australia
IT may be a stereotype that low paid jobs require little skill, but that's not always the case. These are the country's 10 lowest paying jobs.
Messi accused of $5.6m tax fraud
A SPANISH prosecutor has filed a fraud complaint against Lionel Messi, alleging he owes 4 million euros ($5.6 million) in back taxes.
Saudi Prince sues over Forbes ranking
YOU'RE a Saudi Arabian prince with a certain reputation to maintain. So imagine your horror when a global magazine underestimates your net worth by $10 billion.
How to blow $1 million in 48 hours
A US travel company has launched a series of million-dollar weekend getaways. We thought we would try our own version. Here's how to blow $1 million in 48 hours.
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