Personal Finance

Handbags, backpacks and other work bags may be tax deductible providing they comply with some rather strict rules.

It's Pay Day! Author Elfy Scott answers all the money questions we don't like to talk about as we seek to demystify personal finance and normalise conversations about how we think about money, what we earn and how we spend it.

There is a huge change happening in the way we pay for our power and whether you can get the balance right could have big implications for your energy bill.

Trevor Andrei is a self-described doomsday prepper and survival guide. But it's not just people fearing the end of days that are coming to him for help, as the cost-of-living crisis bites hard. 

Do you shop around when your insurance company or energy supplier sends you a bill with increased prices? If not, you might be missing out on savings.

Legal experts want the federal government to foot the bill for child support if an ex-partner doesn't pay, with new data revealing last financial year 168,000 parents had overdue tax returns. 

The average superannuation balance at retirement for people from non-English speaking backgrounds is about 30 per cent lower than the general population. 

It wasn't until Marc Ypinazar fell in love with his now wife Elle Roberts, and the couple began combining their finances, that he realised his super accounts were in disarray and he was losing money. The ATO says there is $16 billion in unclaimed superannuation.

Is your car insurance policy due for renewal soon? If you're a loyal customer, your insurer may not be giving you the deal you deserve.

It's Pay Day! Farmer and filmmaker Leila McDougall shares the surprising truth about life on the land, how her family informed her attitude towards credit cards, and why it's important to believe in yourself. 

It's Pay Day! The ACT's Young Australian of the Year, Caitlin Figueiredo, shares the first big purchase she made at just eight years old, why she won't stop buying people gifts and how she's managed to stop paying rent.

Financial infidelity can range from some "low-key sneaky spending" on clothing, through to racking up debt on a secret credit card, or gambling away savings.

A study by The Australia Institute finds superannuation tax concessions will only widen the wealth divide for women and low-income earners like Debra.

For Pay Day, demographer and social researcher Dr Liz Allen shares the shame that comes with living in poverty, the secrets of survival, and how this experience "grants perspective that can never be bought".

Antoinette and her wife are joining a growing number of Australians seeking "prenups". Lawyers say the harsh economic climate and growing number of parents giving children money is driving more people to consider them.

An international syndicate that uses a Pokémon avatar claims to be behind a major Ticketmaster cyber attack, and it's not the first time the group has taken aim at high-profile companies with vast customer databases. 

It's Pay Day! Australian drag superstar Hannah Conda explains the expensive reality behind the scenes of her glitzy appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race, and the travel mistake that led her to the lowest point in her financial life. 

After years of issues and commentators calling for reform, the findings from a parliamentary inquiry into the corporate regulator ASIC are expected next month — with signs that significant changes could be on their way. 

Winning the lottery could be life-changing if you spend the money right. We spoke to four personal finance experts for their hypothetical tips if you were to receive a windfall.

Paying a mortgage is just one part of home ownership. Here are some of the other expenses to factor in.

It's Pay Day! Brisbane-based visual artist Nordacious, AKA James Hillier, shares the lesson of "delayed gratification" that he learned from his parents and the irresistible guilty splurge in his shopping trolley most weeks.

One in six women in Australia experience financial abuse. We share three ways that could increase your financial safety, including the questions you should ask a partner early in a relationship.

Reviewing what you're paying for digital subscriptions — and what you're getting in return — can be a good place to start if you're looking to cut household expenses.

When six-year-old Charlie watched a Bluey episode where the pup made a lemonade stand, it motivated him to start saving. An expert says the vital money skills he's learning will help him throughout life.

After decades as a big coffee drinker, Jesse recently gave it away, and says he is already noticing health improvements. Experts agree there are a range of benefits to ditching the daily grind.