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Brisbane Times

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How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

It’s possible to turn seasonal expense into a (largely) free New Year excursion for you and your family via some aggressive frequent flyer strategies.

06.12.2025 8

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

It’s possible to turn seasonal expense into a (largely) free New Year excursion for you and your family via some aggressive frequent flyer strategies.

06.12.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

It’s possible to turn seasonal expense into a (largely) free New Year excursion for you and your family via some aggressive frequent flyer strategies.

05.12.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

How to convert your Christmas spend into bulk Qantas points

It’s possible to turn seasonal expense into a (largely) free New Year excursion for you and your family via some aggressive frequent flyer strategies.

05.12.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

If you were thinking about buying anything on this list, trust me, save your money. It would probably be re-gifted anyway.

28.11.2025 8

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

If you were thinking about buying anything on this list, trust me, save your money. It would probably be re-gifted anyway.

28.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

If you were thinking about buying anything on this list, trust me, save your money. It would probably be re-gifted anyway.

28.11.2025 9

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

The 10 worst presents to avoid buying this Christmas

If you were thinking about buying anything on this list, trust me, save your money. It would probably be re-gifted anyway.

28.11.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I’m claiming an extra $700 from my health fund – and you can too

Health insurance premiums are set for a record rise next year, so get in now to make the most of your extras.

21.11.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I’m claiming an extra $700 from my health fund – and you can too

Health insurance premiums are set for a record rise next year, so get in now to make the most of your extras.

21.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I’m claiming an extra $700 from my health fund – and you can too

Health insurance premiums are set for a record rise next year, so get in now to make the most of your extras.

21.11.2025 7

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I’m claiming an extra $700 from my health fund – and you can too

Health insurance premiums are set for a record rise next year, so get in now to make the most of your extras.

21.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The new tech that could help get your mortgage approved

New fintechs on the market are looking to help prospective homebuyers pass the dreaded “Netflix test”.

14.11.2025 6

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The new tech that could help get your mortgage approved

New fintechs on the market are looking to help prospective homebuyers pass the dreaded “Netflix test”.

14.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The new tech that could help get your mortgage approved

New fintechs on the market are looking to help prospective homebuyers pass the dreaded “Netflix test”.

14.11.2025 4

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The new tech that could help get your mortgage approved

New fintechs on the market are looking to help prospective homebuyers pass the dreaded “Netflix test”.

14.11.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Are you prepared for interest rates to rise again?

How prepared are you for a fresh interest rate threat? Here are some steps to take to get ready.

07.11.2025 8

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Are you prepared for interest rates to rise again?

How prepared are you for a fresh interest rate threat? Here are some steps to take to get ready.

07.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Are you prepared for interest rates to rise again?

How prepared are you for a fresh interest rate threat? Here are some steps to take to get ready.

07.11.2025 5

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Are you prepared for interest rates to rise again?

How prepared are you for a fresh interest rate threat? Here are some steps to take to get ready.

07.11.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Can this loophole help our kids onto the housing ladder?

The scheme you mention is quite generous, but unfortunately comes with some key caveats.

31.10.2025 6

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Can this loophole help our kids onto the housing ladder?

The scheme you mention is quite generous, but unfortunately comes with some key caveats.

31.10.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Can this loophole help our kids onto the housing ladder?

The scheme you mention is quite generous, but unfortunately comes with some key caveats.

31.10.2025 2

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Can this loophole help our kids onto the housing ladder?

The scheme you mention is quite generous, but unfortunately comes with some key caveats.

31.10.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Enough is enough – it’s time to get money smarts into schools

While politicians and educators across the ditch are recognising just how vital a skill this is, Australia no longer has an active financial literacy...

24.10.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Enough is enough – it’s time to get money smarts into schools

While politicians and educators across the ditch are recognising just how vital a skill this is, Australia no longer has an active financial literacy...

24.10.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Enough is enough – it’s time to get money smarts into schools

While politicians and educators across the ditch are recognising just how vital a skill this is, Australia no longer has an active financial literacy...

24.10.2025 4

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Enough is enough – it’s time to get money smarts into schools

While politicians and educators across the ditch are recognising just how vital a skill this is, Australia no longer has an active financial literacy...

24.10.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The four questions that can decide how you spend your super

There is a big remaining flaw in our retirement funding system, one that has long flown under the radar and also needs reform.

18.10.2025 9

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The four questions that can decide how you spend your super

There is a big remaining flaw in our retirement funding system, one that has long flown under the radar and also needs reform.

18.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The four questions that can decide how you spend your super

There is a big remaining flaw in our retirement funding system, one that has long flown under the radar and also needs reform.

18.10.2025 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The four questions that can decide how you spend your super

There is a big remaining flaw in our retirement funding system, one that has long flown under the radar and also needs reform.

18.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to easily cut the cost of any insurance premium

Premiums are now hurting Australian budgets badly, but there are some easy ways to cut down your costs.

10.10.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to easily cut the cost of any insurance premium

Premiums are now hurting Australian budgets badly, but there are some easy ways to cut down your costs.

10.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to easily cut the cost of any insurance premium

Premiums are now hurting Australian budgets badly, but there are some easy ways to cut down your costs.

10.10.2025 9

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to easily cut the cost of any insurance premium

Premiums are now hurting Australian budgets badly, but there are some easy ways to cut down your costs.

10.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 5% home deposit risk no one is talking about

But I have an important warning for those lining up for the government’s newly expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme.

03.10.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 5% home deposit risk no one is talking about

But I have an important warning for those lining up for the government’s newly expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme.

03.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 5% home deposit risk no one is talking about

But I have an important warning for those lining up for the government’s newly expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme.

03.10.2025 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The 5% home deposit risk no one is talking about

But I have an important warning for those lining up for the government’s newly expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme.

03.10.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My son told me something shocking. It’s why kids need more money smarts

I’ve long been a champion for better financial literacy in schools, but it seems our progress has slowed to a snail’s pace.

26.09.2025 8

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My son told me something shocking. It’s why kids need more money smarts

I’ve long been a champion for better financial literacy in schools, but it seems our progress has slowed to a snail’s pace.

26.09.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My son told me something shocking. It’s why kids need more money smarts

I’ve long been a champion for better financial literacy in schools, but it seems our progress has slowed to a snail’s pace.

26.09.2025 7

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My son told me something shocking. It’s why kids need more money smarts

I’ve long been a champion for better financial literacy in schools, but it seems our progress has slowed to a snail’s pace.

26.09.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My best-ever investment move – and how you can copy it with one click

When I started investing at 18 I checked a box that I didn’t really understand. It turns out that was the best move I could have made.

24.09.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My best-ever investment move – and how you can copy it with one click

When I started investing at 18 I checked a box that I didn’t really understand. It turns out that was the best move I could have made.

24.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My best-ever investment move – and how you can copy it with one click

When I started investing at 18 I checked a box that I didn’t really understand. It turns out that was the best move I could have made.

24.09.2025 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

My best-ever investment move – and how you can copy it with one click

When I started investing at 18 I checked a box that I didn’t really understand. It turns out that was the best move I could have made.

24.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I’m a retiree in a valuable home. Should I get a reverse mortgage?

Whatever the cost of a reverse mortgage over time, the benefit of having more money in your pocket may outweigh the negatives.

20.09.2025 9

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I’m a retiree in a valuable home. Should I get a reverse mortgage?

Whatever the cost of a reverse mortgage over time, the benefit of having more money in your pocket may outweigh the negatives.

20.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon