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Brisbane Times

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This couple used Labor’s first home buyer scheme – here’s what happened

Buying a townhouse “so small you could accidentally lose it under a rug” took a lot of effort for this young couple.

yesterday 4

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

This couple used Labor’s first home buyer scheme – here’s what happened

Buying a townhouse “so small you could accidentally lose it under a rug” took a lot of effort for this young couple.

yesterday 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

This couple used Labor’s first home buyer scheme – here’s what happened

Buying a townhouse “so small you could accidentally lose it under a rug” took a lot of effort for this young couple.

yesterday 4

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

This couple used Labor’s first home buyer scheme – here’s what happened

Buying a townhouse “so small you could accidentally lose it under a rug” took a lot of effort for this young couple.

yesterday 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

Any official talk or action on money smarts has virtually disappeared, and it’s doing us – and our children – harm.

18.04.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

Any official talk or action on money smarts has virtually disappeared, and it’s doing us – and our children – harm.

18.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

Any official talk or action on money smarts has virtually disappeared, and it’s doing us – and our children – harm.

18.04.2025 9

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

The two life-changing words no one’s saying this election

Any official talk or action on money smarts has virtually disappeared, and it’s doing us – and our children – harm.

18.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The five biggest money mistakes you can make right now

If you’re feeling stressed by the current market craziness, you’re not alone. But it pays to stay calm and ride it out.

11.04.2025 7

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The five biggest money mistakes you can make right now

If you’re feeling stressed by the current market craziness, you’re not alone. But it pays to stay calm and ride it out.

11.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The five biggest money mistakes you can make right now

If you’re feeling stressed by the current market craziness, you’re not alone. But it pays to stay calm and ride it out.

11.04.2025 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

The five biggest money mistakes you can make right now

If you’re feeling stressed by the current market craziness, you’re not alone. But it pays to stay calm and ride it out.

11.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

With more rate cuts on the way and refinancing starting to kick off, it’s a perfect time to save big bucks on your mortgage.

04.04.2025 5

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

With more rate cuts on the way and refinancing starting to kick off, it’s a perfect time to save big bucks on your mortgage.

04.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

With more rate cuts on the way and refinancing starting to kick off, it’s a perfect time to save big bucks on your mortgage.

04.04.2025 9

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts

With more rate cuts on the way and refinancing starting to kick off, it’s a perfect time to save big bucks on your mortgage.

04.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?

No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

28.03.2025 9

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?

No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

28.03.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?

No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

28.03.2025 7

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?

No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

28.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to avoid a double whammy to your private health premiums next month

In just over two weeks, there will be yet another hit to the hip pockets of millions of Aussies: private health insurance premiums will go up.

14.03.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to avoid a double whammy to your private health premiums next month

In just over two weeks, there will be yet another hit to the hip pockets of millions of Aussies: private health insurance premiums will go up.

14.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to avoid a double whammy to your private health premiums next month

In just over two weeks, there will be yet another hit to the hip pockets of millions of Aussies: private health insurance premiums will go up.

14.03.2025 6

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to avoid a double whammy to your private health premiums next month

In just over two weeks, there will be yet another hit to the hip pockets of millions of Aussies: private health insurance premiums will go up.

14.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Now Trump’s in charge, here’s how to safeguard your super

With virtually every Australian having exposure to the global market within their superannuation fund, it’s time to take some emergency action.

07.03.2025 6

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Now Trump’s in charge, here’s how to safeguard your super

With virtually every Australian having exposure to the global market within their superannuation fund, it’s time to take some emergency action.

07.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Now Trump’s in charge, here’s how to safeguard your super

With virtually every Australian having exposure to the global market within their superannuation fund, it’s time to take some emergency action.

07.03.2025 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Now Trump’s in charge, here’s how to safeguard your super

With virtually every Australian having exposure to the global market within their superannuation fund, it’s time to take some emergency action.

07.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Three steps to calculating your net worth – and how to improve it

We’re constantly worrying about our finances and saving money, but when was the last time you calculated your net worth?

28.02.2025 8

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Three steps to calculating your net worth – and how to improve it

We’re constantly worrying about our finances and saving money, but when was the last time you calculated your net worth?

28.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Three steps to calculating your net worth – and how to improve it

We’re constantly worrying about our finances and saving money, but when was the last time you calculated your net worth?

28.02.2025 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Three steps to calculating your net worth – and how to improve it

We’re constantly worrying about our finances and saving money, but when was the last time you calculated your net worth?

28.02.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Just how bad is it to retire with a mortgage?

There’s a fierce debate about how much money you really need to retire comfortably, but less is said about how the status of your home affects this.

21.02.2025 6

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Just how bad is it to retire with a mortgage?

There’s a fierce debate about how much money you really need to retire comfortably, but less is said about how the status of your home affects this.

21.02.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Just how bad is it to retire with a mortgage?

There’s a fierce debate about how much money you really need to retire comfortably, but less is said about how the status of your home affects this.

21.02.2025 6

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Just how bad is it to retire with a mortgage?

There’s a fierce debate about how much money you really need to retire comfortably, but less is said about how the status of your home affects this.

21.02.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How you can shelter $137,500 of capital gains in one super move

If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super, you can, but you’ll need to act fast.

07.02.2025 6

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How you can shelter $137,500 of capital gains in one super move

If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super, you can, but you’ll need to act fast.

07.02.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How you can shelter $137,500 of capital gains in one super move

If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super, you can, but you’ll need to act fast.

07.02.2025 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How you can shelter $137,500 of capital gains in one super move

If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super, you can, but you’ll need to act fast.

07.02.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Think you nailed the back-to-school checklist? Here’s one more thing

Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you, not school.

31.01.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Think you nailed the back-to-school checklist? Here’s one more thing

Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you, not school.

31.01.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Think you nailed the back-to-school checklist? Here’s one more thing

Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you, not school.

31.01.2025 6

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

Think you nailed the back-to-school checklist? Here’s one more thing

Your kids’ main money lessons – and modelling – will come from you, not school.

31.01.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to make the most of Qantas’ new points overhaul

With the points cost, when you redeem them for flights rising, how do you get the best value now?

24.01.2025 10

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to make the most of Qantas’ new points overhaul

With the points cost, when you redeem them for flights rising, how do you get the best value now?

24.01.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to make the most of Qantas’ new points overhaul

With the points cost, when you redeem them for flights rising, how do you get the best value now?

24.01.2025 6

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

How to make the most of Qantas’ new points overhaul

With the points cost, when you redeem them for flights rising, how do you get the best value now?

24.01.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

This super strategy can help you avoid the ‘death tax’

If you’re not careful, the money you still have in super could be significantly taxed once you pass.

10.01.2025 7

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon

This super strategy can help you avoid the ‘death tax’

10.01.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-Mckinnon