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Brisbane Times

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With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

To get out of harm’s way of the RBA, it might seem a good plan to discharge a loan early – but when you have savings, there’s a better approach.

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WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

To get out of harm’s way of the RBA, it might seem a good plan to discharge a loan early – but when you have savings, there’s a better approach.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

To get out of harm’s way of the RBA, it might seem a good plan to discharge a loan early – but when you have savings, there’s a better approach.

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

With rates rising, should we use savings to reduce our mortgage?

To get out of harm’s way of the RBA, it might seem a good plan to discharge a loan early – but when you have savings, there’s a better approach.

previous day 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

Suddenly, it seems the price of everything, not just petrol, is up. So, get forensic about your finances with these seven expense audits.

18.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

Suddenly, it seems the price of everything, not just petrol, is up. So, get forensic about your finances with these seven expense audits.

18.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

Suddenly, it seems the price of everything, not just petrol, is up. So, get forensic about your finances with these seven expense audits.

18.04.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

The emergency expense audit that could save you $800 a month

Suddenly, it seems the price of everything, not just petrol, is up. So, get forensic about your finances with these seven expense audits.

18.04.2026 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

It might be too late to fix your mortgage – so try this saving instead

The thing about locking in your loan interest with a fixed rate is that by the time most people think about doing it, it’s already too late.

11.04.2026 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

It might be too late to fix your mortgage – so try this saving instead

The thing about locking in your loan interest with a fixed rate is that by the time most people think about doing it, it’s already too late.

11.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

It might be too late to fix your mortgage – so try this saving instead

The thing about locking in your loan interest with a fixed rate is that by the time most people think about doing it, it’s already too late.

11.04.2026 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

It might be too late to fix your mortgage – so try this saving instead

The thing about locking in your loan interest with a fixed rate is that by the time most people think about doing it, it’s already too late.

11.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Forget credit cards. Here’s where to earn bulk Qantas points now

The RBA’s crackdown means frequent flyers can probably soon forget credit cards as a source of bulk points. So what should you do instead?

04.04.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Forget credit cards. Here’s where to earn bulk Qantas points now

The RBA’s crackdown means frequent flyers can probably soon forget credit cards as a source of bulk points. So what should you do instead?

04.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Forget credit cards. Here’s where to earn bulk Qantas points now

The RBA’s crackdown means frequent flyers can probably soon forget credit cards as a source of bulk points. So what should you do instead?

04.04.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Forget credit cards. Here’s where to earn bulk Qantas points now

The RBA’s crackdown means frequent flyers can probably soon forget credit cards as a source of bulk points. So what should you do instead?

04.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The private health insurance hack that could cut your premium by $650

On Wednesday, health insurance premiums will rise by their biggest amount in 10 years. But this hack could help mitigate the hikes.

28.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The private health insurance hack that could cut your premium by $650

On Wednesday, health insurance premiums will rise by their biggest amount in 10 years. But this hack could help mitigate the hikes.

28.03.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The private health insurance hack that could cut your premium by $650

On Wednesday, health insurance premiums will rise by their biggest amount in 10 years. But this hack could help mitigate the hikes.

28.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The private health insurance hack that could cut your premium by $650

On Wednesday, health insurance premiums will rise by their biggest amount in 10 years. But this hack could help mitigate the hikes.

28.03.2026 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

One move now could add $25,000 to your retirement savings. Here’s how

For those who play the system right, there’s an extra $500 in super contributions on offer from the government.

21.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

One move now could add $25,000 to your retirement savings. Here’s how

For those who play the system right, there’s an extra $500 in super contributions on offer from the government.

21.03.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

One move now could add $25,000 to your retirement savings. Here’s how

For those who play the system right, there’s an extra $500 in super contributions on offer from the government.

21.03.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

One move now could add $25,000 to your retirement savings. Here’s how

For those who play the system right, there’s an extra $500 in super contributions on offer from the government.

21.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

From fuel to groceries, here are five ways to beat rising costs

A forecast from NAB last week suggested our consumer prices index may spike more than a whole percentage point, to above 5 per cent.

14.03.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

From fuel to groceries, here are five ways to beat rising costs

A forecast from NAB last week suggested our consumer prices index may spike more than a whole percentage point, to above 5 per cent.

14.03.2026 40

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

From fuel to groceries, here are five ways to beat rising costs

A forecast from NAB last week suggested our consumer prices index may spike more than a whole percentage point, to above 5 per cent.

14.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

From fuel to groceries, here are five ways to beat rising costs

A forecast from NAB last week suggested our consumer prices index may spike more than a whole percentage point, to above 5 per cent.

14.03.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Five years ago today I beat breast cancer. This insurance saved me

The five-year survivor milestone is a big, beautiful one when it comes to breast cancer. And I hit it today, thanks in part to this insurance.

07.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Five years ago today I beat breast cancer. This insurance saved me

The five-year survivor milestone is a big, beautiful one when it comes to breast cancer. And I hit it today, thanks in part to this insurance.

07.03.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Five years ago today I beat breast cancer. This insurance saved me

The five-year survivor milestone is a big, beautiful one when it comes to breast cancer. And I hit it today, thanks in part to this insurance.

07.03.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Five years ago today I beat breast cancer. This insurance saved me

The five-year survivor milestone is a big, beautiful one when it comes to breast cancer. And I hit it today, thanks in part to this insurance.

07.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters

I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about so-called ‘status’ when flying, and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.

27.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters

I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about so-called ‘status’ when flying, and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.

27.02.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters

I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about so-called ‘status’ when flying, and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.

27.02.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters

I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about so-called ‘status’ when flying, and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.

27.02.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The three steps to successfully refinance (and save $428 a month)

On a pretty typical $700,000 mortgage, you’re needing to find almost $110 extra a month now. So the rush is on to ditch lenders for cheaper ones.

20.02.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The three steps to successfully refinance (and save $428 a month)

On a pretty typical $700,000 mortgage, you’re needing to find almost $110 extra a month now. So the rush is on to ditch lenders for cheaper ones.

20.02.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The three steps to successfully refinance (and save $428 a month)

On a pretty typical $700,000 mortgage, you’re needing to find almost $110 extra a month now. So the rush is on to ditch lenders for cheaper ones.

20.02.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

The three steps to successfully refinance (and save $428 a month)

On a pretty typical $700,000 mortgage, you’re needing to find almost $110 extra a month now. So the rush is on to ditch lenders for cheaper ones.

20.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Nicole, what can I do to stop my 19-year-old daughter spending?

Give her this example: At that age, it would take saving just $6 a day for her to be a millionaire by retirement (at 65).

13.02.2026 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Nicole, what can I do to stop my 19-year-old daughter spending?

Give her this example: At that age, it would take saving just $6 a day for her to be a millionaire by retirement (at 65).

13.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Nicole, what can I do to stop my 19-year-old daughter spending?

Give her this example: At that age, it would take saving just $6 a day for her to be a millionaire by retirement (at 65).

13.02.2026 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Nicole, what can I do to stop my 19-year-old daughter spending?

Give her this example: At that age, it would take saving just $6 a day for her to be a millionaire by retirement (at 65).

13.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Kids are back at school. But they won’t be taught one crucial thing

It’s back to school in Australia and New Zealand – but with one key difference: Kiwi kids will now learn about money.

30.01.2026 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Kids are back at school. But they won’t be taught one crucial thing

It’s back to school in Australia and New Zealand – but with one key difference: Kiwi kids will now learn about money.

30.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Kids are back at school. But they won’t be taught one crucial thing

It’s back to school in Australia and New Zealand – but with one key difference: Kiwi kids will now learn about money.

30.01.2026 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Kids are back at school. But they won’t be taught one crucial thing

It’s back to school in Australia and New Zealand – but with one key difference: Kiwi kids will now learn about money.

30.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

These six numbers can help you sort your finances for 2026

Here’s a quick way to audit your money situation before the year starts to get away from you.

23.01.2026 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

These six numbers can help you sort your finances for 2026

Here’s a quick way to audit your money situation before the year starts to get away from you.

23.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon