Money

Groceries might seem like a pretty essential part of our weekly budget, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make some serious cuts to our spending. According to MoneySmart, Australian households spent an average of $70,000 on everyday expenses in 2012, adding up to an incredible $642 billion across t...READ MORE

If the idea of opening a credit card bill or checking your online statement makes you break into a sweat, you are not alone. ANZ and Pacific Magazines recently released Australia’s Money Confidence 2013, a survey that asked almost 12,000 Australians how they think and feel about money matters, and...READ MORE

We’re all familiar with scandalous tales of credit card fraud and identity theft. The news is so full of hyped-up tales of hackers and spyware-wielding thieves that it often feels more like the realm of TV than real life. So when it comes to our own credit card security, most of us think ‘It won...READ MORE

Most Australians will now have heard about the new reforms to superannuation. In reality most people don’t like change whether big or small, and we are all guilty at times of not stopping long enough to read the detail and instead react to talk of changes to taxation that could take a bite out of ...READ MORE

It always seems that there are far more things to spend money on than there are dollars in the bank account, so we’re always making tough choices when it comes to prioritising expenses. In a world full of tempting offers and super sales, it’s not surprising that we often choose to consider our i...READ MORE

What to do when love at an exotic locale stops being romantic and starts being fiscally irresponsible. By Kathryn Eisman    READ MORE

We all have something that we’d do if we had a little extra cash. Whether it’s making a deposit on your first home or buying a private jet, there’s always something we’re dreaming of that’s just out of reach. With that in mind it seems a little strange that many of us are flying blind when...READ MORE

From personalised service to tailored advice and unique opportunities there are a lot of reasons to consider private banking, but is it right for you? RESCU asked Ralf Haase, head of the Commonwealth Private Office, to tell us everything you need to know about private banking.    READ MORE

It’s time to balance the scales. By Michelle Balogh, Money Maven.    READ MORE

If you have trouble tracking your spending and want to be able to afford that dress by Friday night, why not set yourself the challenge of going a whole day without spending a dollar? The Australian Securities and Investment Commission found that in 2012 Australians were spending an average $184 a d...READ MORE

Credit Card Debt – It’s that awful sick feeling in the pit of your stomach, that nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something, niggling at you every day. We don’t like to admit it, but Australians owe a staggering $50 billion in credit card debt and most of us haven’t any kind of plan when i...READ MORE

With a long weekend just around the corner it’s impossible not to start fantasizing about that gorgeous getaway. You’ve been slogging it out at the office since Christmas, saving up those dimes, why not splurge a little and escape? The trouble is ensuring that you don’t blow the whole bank a...READ MORE