Firmus, fake cash and what lottery wins do to marriage

Firmus, fake cash and what lottery wins do to marriage

By Liam Kennedy

A surprise study reveals what a modest lottery win could do to your marriage, while Firmus pulls the plug on a blockbuster IPO and fake cash hits a six-year high. Here are five money stories you may have missed this week.

The crypto ATM scam draining Australians' bank accounts

The crypto ATM scam draining Australians' bank accounts

By Liam Kennedy

Tasmania has fewer than 30 cryptocurrency ATMs, yet residents lost over a million dollars in just three months this year after being convinced to deposit their savings into the controversial machines.

Card surcharges are banned so why are new fees appearing?

Card surcharges are banned so why are new fees appearing?

By Liam Kennedy

Just days after card surcharges were banned, some Aussies are noticing a new charge on their food orders: platform fees. So are they legal?

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Ask Paul: Will buying a home with friends end in disaster?

By Paul Clitheroe

Shut out of the property market on his own, Anssi thinks buying with friends could be his ticket to home ownership. But when money, mortgages and mates collide, what could go wrong?

"Younger Aussies, tradies, and hospo staff are among the workers most likely to miss out on super because of unpaid contributions. They are the people Payday Super was designed to protect," Delahunty said.

Payday Super is already changing how Aussies get paid

By Riddhima Talwani

Millions of Australians are now getting super paid with every pay, meaning they could end up with thousands more in retirement - without having to lift a finger.

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Facing a big IVF bill? Here are five ways to reduce the cost

By Susan Hely

For some Australians, the heartbreak of infertility is followed by a second shock: the cost. An IVF cycle can set hopeful parents back up to $15,000.

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Life insurers can no longer use genetic test results against you

By Vinny Vucago

Australians no longer have to choose between learning about their genetic health and protecting their access to life insurance. A new ban stops insurers from using adverse genetic test results when assessing applications.

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Friends With Money #276: How to maximise frequent flyer points

Frequent flyer points have helped Australians score upgrades, free flights and luxury holidays for years, but is the points game still worth playing as rewards programs change?

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Should you completely pay off your mortgage?

You've spent years trying to get rid of your mortgage. Ironically, paying it off completely might not always be the smartest financial move. Here's why.

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How to earn Qantas frequent flyer points without flying

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How much should you spend as a wedding guest?

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Property

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The costly detail missing from 97% of home listings

Can your Airbnb still cover the mortgage?

The hidden costs of owning an Airbnb in 2026

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This global cement giant could rally 23%

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Is Australia facing a real recession or just talk?

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Superannuation

A third of Aussies are aiming to have more than $1.25 million in superannuation by the time they retire. But experts say they might be overestimating how expensive retirement will be and working more than they have to for a bigger nest egg.

Do you really need $1.25 million in super to retire?

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Could your super soon invest in your favourite sports team?

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Banking

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Ask Paul: Mum's in aged care, can we keep the family home?

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How credit card interest works: eight things you need to know

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Insurance

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Pet insurance premiums jump 29% - is it still worth it?

If you're contacting your insurer to get repairs done on your home, your claim might be one of the 63% involving offers of a quick cash settlement. Taking the money might seem easier than waiting for the insurer to arrange the fix themselves, but should y

Home insurance cash payouts could leave you short-changed

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Exchange Traded Funds

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Diary of an ETF Beginner: What a $13 roast chook taught me

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Has the S&P 500 become too dependent on a handful of stocks?

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Scam Alert

Tasmania has fewer than 30 cryptocurrency ATMs, but residents lost over a million dollars in just three months this year after being convinced to deposit their savings into the controversial machines.

The crypto ATM scam draining Australians' bank accounts

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She thought she'd found love, then she lost $317,000

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Investing

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50 investing terms every Australian investor should know

Unfinished apartment buildings and construction cranes, highlighting risks in property-backed private credit investments under increased regulatory scrutiny.

'The clock is ticking': ASIC sounds alarm on private credit

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How to help ageing parents manage their money

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I bought second-hand to save money, then this happened

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Podcasts

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Friends With Money #274: Card surcharge changes
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