Winter is coming: power prices are falling so make sure you dare to compare

Hannah WarrenMay 9, 2021

Simple measures to cut back on your grocery bills

Teresa OoiMay 2, 2021

Ditch the car and save more than $4000 a year

Teresa OoiMay 1, 2021

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Perfect timing: why you should buy yourself a new car now?

Cars are flooding the market – and you can save up to $10,000

Teresa OoiMay 7, 2020

If you're in the market for a new car, now is your chance to get a bargain. This is drive-away heaven - with everything from used to brand new Toyotas and Bea... Read More...

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How you can save $636 a month on your home loan

Bernadette ChuaMay 6, 2020

More than 320,000 homeowners who are struggling to repay their mortgage, have been approved for a loan deferral, or a ‘mortgage holiday’, according to the Austr... Read More...

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Super withdrawals: what you must consider, by the woman in charge

Peter LynchApril 30, 2020

The Minister in charge of the multi-billion dollar super and financial services industries believes Australians will come out of lock down more engaged with their finances than ever before. Senator Jane Hume told Really Simple Money in an exclusive ... Read More...

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10 simple ways to save $24,071 in a year

Bernadette ChuaApril 23, 2020

The panic buying is over, and households are now shutting their wallets and tightening their household budgets as they hunker down for the long haul. So how ca... Read More...

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How much to feed a person for a week? Columnist’s $100 claim sparks huge debate

Bernadette ChuaApril 23, 2020

They say we are what we eat. So how much should it cost to feed the average person? It's a contentious topic because none of us is average. But it tripped up ... Read More...

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The tips that will save you thousands in rent when negotiating with your landlord

Teresa OoiApril 15, 2020

Geoffrey owns a pub in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. His wife works on a party boat charter that sails Sydney Harbour. When the Government closed all restaurants, bars, pubs and charter tour operators last month, they both lost their jobs overnight. As ... Read More...

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How I saved $500 a fortnight after I lost all my work

Hannah WarrenApril 8, 2020

Like many people, I had all my work projects and contracts cancelled last month. I’m lucky in that I should be eligible for JobKeeper, but that’s at least a mo... Read More...

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Child care will be free for essential workers

Child care remains free for ‘essential’ Australian workers during COVID-19

Bernadette ChuaApril 2, 2020

Childcare will be available for free for parents who continue to work during the coronavirus pandemic. The Federal Government said they will also provide finan... Read More...

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How to feed your family from just $4 per person – we lift the lid on food boxes

Bernadette ChuaApril 1, 2020

So you're avoiding the supermarket. We don't blame you. Suddenly, they are depressing with their empty shelves and restrictive signs. Shopping online has generally been more expensive, with the addition of a delivery fee and having to pay for extra... Read More...

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Three phone calls saved me $2,000 a month – here’s what I said to my lenders

Bernadette ChuaMarch 30, 2020

When Australia’s economy was travelling well - and it has been for 27 years - we took out loans on cars and houses, spent up big on our credit cards, ate at ... Read More...

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