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

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?

yesterday 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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?

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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?

yesterday 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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?

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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 Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

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

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 10

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 10

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 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 10

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 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 20

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 10

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 10

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 20

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 20

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 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

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 9

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 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

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 9

The Age

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 9

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your home loan before it’s too late?

Expectations of a rate hike next month have eased, but lenders have already started to shift their fixed rate offerings.

16.01.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your home loan before it’s too late?

Expectations of a rate hike next month have eased, but lenders have already started to shift their fixed rate offerings.

16.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your home loan before it’s too late?

Expectations of a rate hike next month have eased, but lenders have already started to shift their fixed rate offerings.

16.01.2026 50

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your home loan before it’s too late?

Expectations of a rate hike next month have eased, but lenders have already started to shift their fixed rate offerings.

16.01.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three strategies to put $500 back in your pocket every month

A ditch and switch of the average credit card, personal loan and mortgage today would save the typical Aussie nearly $500 a month. Here’s how.

09.01.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three strategies to put $500 back in your pocket every month

A ditch and switch of the average credit card, personal loan and mortgage today would save the typical Aussie nearly $500 a month. Here’s how.

09.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three strategies to put $500 back in your pocket every month

A ditch and switch of the average credit card, personal loan and mortgage today would save the typical Aussie nearly $500 a month. Here’s how.

09.01.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Three strategies to put $500 back in your pocket every month

A ditch and switch of the average credit card, personal loan and mortgage today would save the typical Aussie nearly $500 a month. Here’s how.

09.01.2026 10

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.

06.12.2025 20

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 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon