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Brisbane Times

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Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

The financially stretched and stressed might contemplate fixing their mortgage ahead of Tuesday’s expected increase. It may not be the best idea.

previous day 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

The financially stretched and stressed might contemplate fixing their mortgage ahead of Tuesday’s expected increase. It may not be the best idea.

previous day 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

The financially stretched and stressed might contemplate fixing their mortgage ahead of Tuesday’s expected increase. It may not be the best idea.

previous day 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

Should you fix your mortgage in the face of a looming rate rise?

The financially stretched and stressed might contemplate fixing their mortgage ahead of Tuesday’s expected increase. It may not be the best idea.

previous day 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

More than three million Australians use AI for financial advice. Here are the 10 reasons AI gave me not to use it.

saturday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

More than three million Australians use AI for financial advice. Here are the 10 reasons AI gave me not to use it.

saturday 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

More than three million Australians use AI for financial advice. Here are the 10 reasons AI gave me not to use it.

saturday 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

‘Computer says no’: I asked AI the pitfalls of asking AI for money advice

More than three million Australians use AI for financial advice. Here are the 10 reasons AI gave me not to use it.

saturday 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

We know that children want to learn how to manage money. These life-changing lessons will get their attention.

20.09.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

We know that children want to learn how to manage money. These life-changing lessons will get their attention.

20.09.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

We know that children want to learn how to manage money. These life-changing lessons will get their attention.

20.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

My cheat sheet to teach your kids about money … because it’s possible they won’t learn at school

We know that children want to learn how to manage money. These life-changing lessons will get their attention.

20.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

The last federal budget is tilting Aussies en masse out of property investing and towards the sharemarket. So, are there shortcuts when it comes to...

19.09.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

The last federal budget is tilting Aussies en masse out of property investing and towards the sharemarket. So, are there shortcuts when it comes to...

19.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

The last federal budget is tilting Aussies en masse out of property investing and towards the sharemarket. So, are there shortcuts when it comes to...

19.09.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

Want to learn how to invest? Here are three expert tricks and the rule of 72

The last federal budget is tilting Aussies en masse out of property investing and towards the sharemarket. So, are there shortcuts when it comes to...

19.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Raiding super is a sugar hit: Here are five sweeter ways of getting $44 a week extra

One Nation’s plan to allow people to dip into their super might sound delicious, but we all know the dangers of tooth decay.

13.09.2026 20

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Raiding super is a sugar hit: Here are five sweeter ways of getting $44 a week extra

One Nation’s plan to allow people to dip into their super might sound delicious, but we all know the dangers of tooth decay.

13.09.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Raiding super is a sugar hit: Here are five sweeter ways of getting $44 a week extra

One Nation’s plan to allow people to dip into their super might sound delicious, but we all know the dangers of tooth decay.

13.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Raiding super is a sugar hit: Here are five sweeter ways of getting $44 a week extra

One Nation’s plan to allow people to dip into their super might sound delicious, but we all know the dangers of tooth decay.

13.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My home insurance premium leapt to almost $7000. Here’s what I did

After an hour on the phone to my insurer, these were the changes I made to my home and contents insurance.

12.09.2026 40

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My home insurance premium leapt to almost $7000. Here’s what I did

After an hour on the phone to my insurer, these were the changes I made to my home and contents insurance.

12.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My home insurance premium leapt to almost $7000. Here’s what I did

After an hour on the phone to my insurer, these were the changes I made to my home and contents insurance.

12.09.2026 20

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My home insurance premium leapt to almost $7000. Here’s what I did

After an hour on the phone to my insurer, these were the changes I made to my home and contents insurance.

12.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

06.09.2026 10

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

06.09.2026 30

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

06.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

06.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

05.09.2026 40

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

05.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

05.09.2026 30

The Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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.

05.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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 Age

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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 70

WA Today

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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 60

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 30

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 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 30

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 30

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 50

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

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 40

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 40

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 30

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 30

Brisbane Times

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon