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Brisbane Times

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Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

The race to refinance is on as homeowners face the prospect of a fresh home loan trap.

yesterday 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

The race to refinance is on as homeowners face the prospect of a fresh home loan trap.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

The race to refinance is on as homeowners face the prospect of a fresh home loan trap.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

Falling home values can lead to a new mortgage prison. Here’s how to escape

The race to refinance is on as homeowners face the prospect of a fresh home loan trap.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

With four in 10 Australians having scant savings, it pays to know repayment workarounds.

previous day 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

With four in 10 Australians having scant savings, it pays to know repayment workarounds.

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

With four in 10 Australians having scant savings, it pays to know repayment workarounds.

previous day 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

Do you need a little wriggle room to pay your bills late?

With four in 10 Australians having scant savings, it pays to know repayment workarounds.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

Card providers will find many ways to claw back money when they lose income from so-called “swipe fees”.

29.08.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

Card providers will find many ways to claw back money when they lose income from so-called “swipe fees”.

29.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

Card providers will find many ways to claw back money when they lose income from so-called “swipe fees”.

29.08.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

This is how your bank will curb your card’s perks and points next month

Card providers will find many ways to claw back money when they lose income from so-called “swipe fees”.

29.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Dear Prime Minister: Are you really going to let Kiwi kids best us?

I write for urgent action on something that appears to have fallen off the government’s agenda: the money smarts of our kids.

22.08.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Dear Prime Minister: Are you really going to let Kiwi kids best us?

I write for urgent action on something that appears to have fallen off the government’s agenda: the money smarts of our kids.

22.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Dear Prime Minister: Are you really going to let Kiwi kids best us?

I write for urgent action on something that appears to have fallen off the government’s agenda: the money smarts of our kids.

22.08.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Dear Prime Minister: Are you really going to let Kiwi kids best us?

I write for urgent action on something that appears to have fallen off the government’s agenda: the money smarts of our kids.

22.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Is CBA’s revamped rewards scheme worth it?

Leaving aside the Qantas kick in the teeth, CBA’s revamped Yello rewards scheme is an interesting – possibly just extra – option for customers.

20.08.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Is CBA’s revamped rewards scheme worth it?

Leaving aside the Qantas kick in the teeth, CBA’s revamped Yello rewards scheme is an interesting – possibly just extra – option for customers.

20.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Is CBA’s revamped rewards scheme worth it?

Leaving aside the Qantas kick in the teeth, CBA’s revamped Yello rewards scheme is an interesting – possibly just extra – option for customers.

20.08.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Is CBA’s revamped rewards scheme worth it?

Leaving aside the Qantas kick in the teeth, CBA’s revamped Yello rewards scheme is an interesting – possibly just extra – option for customers.

20.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five emergency money moves that could save you thousands

Times are still tough, so if you’re getting to the end of your tether, here are some tactics to try to give you some breathing room.

15.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five emergency money moves that could save you thousands

Times are still tough, so if you’re getting to the end of your tether, here are some tactics to try to give you some breathing room.

15.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five emergency money moves that could save you thousands

Times are still tough, so if you’re getting to the end of your tether, here are some tactics to try to give you some breathing room.

15.08.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five emergency money moves that could save you thousands

Times are still tough, so if you’re getting to the end of your tether, here are some tactics to try to give you some breathing room.

15.08.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three steps to protect your home loan from a falling market

In the past week, debate has flared over just how many newer homeowners now owe more money than their property is worth.

08.08.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three steps to protect your home loan from a falling market

In the past week, debate has flared over just how many newer homeowners now owe more money than their property is worth.

08.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three steps to protect your home loan from a falling market

In the past week, debate has flared over just how many newer homeowners now owe more money than their property is worth.

08.08.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three steps to protect your home loan from a falling market

In the past week, debate has flared over just how many newer homeowners now owe more money than their property is worth.

08.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Banks are quietly gutting credit card perks. Here’s what you stand to lose

What I feared – and forecast – is coming true: banks are quietly slashing consumer perks, even before the October 1 surcharge ban hits.

01.08.2026 40

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Banks are quietly gutting credit card perks. Here’s what you stand to lose

What I feared – and forecast – is coming true: banks are quietly slashing consumer perks, even before the October 1 surcharge ban hits.

01.08.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Banks are quietly gutting credit card perks. Here’s what you stand to lose

What I feared – and forecast – is coming true: banks are quietly slashing consumer perks, even before the October 1 surcharge ban hits.

01.08.2026 40

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Banks are quietly gutting credit card perks. Here’s what you stand to lose

What I feared – and forecast – is coming true: banks are quietly slashing consumer perks, even before the October 1 surcharge ban hits.

01.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

How to (safely) access the cash locked up in your property

No matter why, there are options at every age to get out the equity you might think is locked in your property.

25.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

How to (safely) access the cash locked up in your property

No matter why, there are options at every age to get out the equity you might think is locked in your property.

25.07.2026 40

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

How to (safely) access the cash locked up in your property

No matter why, there are options at every age to get out the equity you might think is locked in your property.

25.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

How to (safely) access the cash locked up in your property

No matter why, there are options at every age to get out the equity you might think is locked in your property.

25.07.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The five tax return mistakes that could get you audited

Tax statements are landing and you might be clambering to do your return. But the ATO has a warning: get it right, don’t rush it.

18.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The five tax return mistakes that could get you audited

Tax statements are landing and you might be clambering to do your return. But the ATO has a warning: get it right, don’t rush it.

18.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The five tax return mistakes that could get you audited

Tax statements are landing and you might be clambering to do your return. But the ATO has a warning: get it right, don’t rush it.

18.07.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The five tax return mistakes that could get you audited

Tax statements are landing and you might be clambering to do your return. But the ATO has a warning: get it right, don’t rush it.

18.07.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five steps to turn a side-hustle into cold, hard cash

With wage growth slowing, many Aussies – even when they already have a job – are hoping that a side-hustle will become a reliable income stream.

11.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five steps to turn a side-hustle into cold, hard cash

With wage growth slowing, many Aussies – even when they already have a job – are hoping that a side-hustle will become a reliable income stream.

11.07.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five steps to turn a side-hustle into cold, hard cash

With wage growth slowing, many Aussies – even when they already have a job – are hoping that a side-hustle will become a reliable income stream.

11.07.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Five steps to turn a side-hustle into cold, hard cash

With wage growth slowing, many Aussies – even when they already have a job – are hoping that a side-hustle will become a reliable income stream.

11.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The next financial year could be a tough one. Here’s my plan for it

This new financial year – more so than for a long time – requires a whole new financial strategy.

04.07.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The next financial year could be a tough one. Here’s my plan for it

This new financial year – more so than for a long time – requires a whole new financial strategy.

04.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The next financial year could be a tough one. Here’s my plan for it

This new financial year – more so than for a long time – requires a whole new financial strategy.

04.07.2026 40

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The next financial year could be a tough one. Here’s my plan for it

This new financial year – more so than for a long time – requires a whole new financial strategy.

04.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

From art to jewellery, here’s how the new CGT changes will cost you

Thanks to cave ins and a surprise last-minute carve out, things have shifted since budget night.

27.06.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

From art to jewellery, here’s how the new CGT changes will cost you

Thanks to cave ins and a surprise last-minute carve out, things have shifted since budget night.

27.06.2026 40

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon