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Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.

14.06.2026 10

WA Today

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Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.

14.06.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.

14.06.2026 10

The Age

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Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

Think having a kid is ‘priceless’? Here’s what they really cost

It has become impossible to ignore that one of the main driving factors at play for people thinking about having children is the economics of it all.

14.06.2026 10

Brisbane Times

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How a bunch of K-pop fans beat Ticketmaster’s sneaky pricing tactics

In this instance, common sense won out thanks to people calling out practices that don’t pass the pub test.

07.06.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

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How a bunch of K-pop fans beat Ticketmaster’s sneaky pricing tactics

In this instance, common sense won out thanks to people calling out practices that don’t pass the pub test.

07.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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How a bunch of K-pop fans beat Ticketmaster’s sneaky pricing tactics

In this instance, common sense won out thanks to people calling out practices that don’t pass the pub test.

07.06.2026 10

WA Today

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How a bunch of K-pop fans beat Ticketmaster’s sneaky pricing tactics

In this instance, common sense won out thanks to people calling out practices that don’t pass the pub test.

07.06.2026 10

The Age

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We’re nearing a financial burnout crisis. And it’s only getting worse

It feels like every time you try to so much as blink or draw breath right now, something new – and potentially stress-inducing – is happening in...

31.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

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We’re nearing a financial burnout crisis. And it’s only getting worse

It feels like every time you try to so much as blink or draw breath right now, something new – and potentially stress-inducing – is happening in...

31.05.2026 20

The Age

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We’re nearing a financial burnout crisis. And it’s only getting worse

It feels like every time you try to so much as blink or draw breath right now, something new – and potentially stress-inducing – is happening in...

31.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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We’re nearing a financial burnout crisis. And it’s only getting worse

It feels like every time you try to so much as blink or draw breath right now, something new – and potentially stress-inducing – is happening in...

31.05.2026 20

WA Today

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I interviewed Bob Katter on the budget. Things got awkward, fast

The member for Kennedy is well known for marching to the beat of his own drum. But his statement about working women still caught me off guard.

24.05.2026 20

WA Today

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I interviewed Bob Katter on the budget. Things got awkward, fast

The member for Kennedy is well known for marching to the beat of his own drum. But his statement about working women still caught me off guard.

24.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

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I interviewed Bob Katter on the budget. Things got awkward, fast

The member for Kennedy is well known for marching to the beat of his own drum. But his statement about working women still caught me off guard.

24.05.2026 10

The Age

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I interviewed Bob Katter on the budget. Things got awkward, fast

The member for Kennedy is well known for marching to the beat of his own drum. But his statement about working women still caught me off guard.

24.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it

When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.

17.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it

When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.

17.05.2026 20

The Age

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My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it

When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.

17.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it

When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.

17.05.2026 20

WA Today

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Three ways to help your kids without a property inheritance

Not every parent is in a situation where they can afford to pass on property. But there are other ways to help your kids out if you start early.

10.05.2026 20

WA Today

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Three ways to help your kids without a property inheritance

Not every parent is in a situation where they can afford to pass on property. But there are other ways to help your kids out if you start early.

10.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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Three ways to help your kids without a property inheritance

Not every parent is in a situation where they can afford to pass on property. But there are other ways to help your kids out if you start early.

10.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Three ways to help your kids without a property inheritance

Not every parent is in a situation where they can afford to pass on property. But there are other ways to help your kids out if you start early.

10.05.2026 10

The Age

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These four scams could cost you thousands. Here’s how to spot them

In Australia, more than $2.1 billion was lost to financial scams between 2020 and 2025. Sadly, the true figure is likely even higher.

03.05.2026 20

WA Today

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These four scams could cost you thousands. Here’s how to spot them

In Australia, more than $2.1 billion was lost to financial scams between 2020 and 2025. Sadly, the true figure is likely even higher.

03.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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These four scams could cost you thousands. Here’s how to spot them

In Australia, more than $2.1 billion was lost to financial scams between 2020 and 2025. Sadly, the true figure is likely even higher.

03.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

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These four scams could cost you thousands. Here’s how to spot them

In Australia, more than $2.1 billion was lost to financial scams between 2020 and 2025. Sadly, the true figure is likely even higher.

03.05.2026 30

The Age

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Women are better at investing. So why is finance still made for men?

The stock market was never designed with women in mind. It was made by men, for men and to capture the attention of men.

26.04.2026 40

WA Today

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Women are better at investing. So why is finance still made for men?

The stock market was never designed with women in mind. It was made by men, for men and to capture the attention of men.

26.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Women are better at investing. So why is finance still made for men?

The stock market was never designed with women in mind. It was made by men, for men and to capture the attention of men.

26.04.2026 30

The Age

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Women are better at investing. So why is finance still made for men?

The stock market was never designed with women in mind. It was made by men, for men and to capture the attention of men.

26.04.2026 30

Brisbane Times

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Why are low-income workers paying for rich people’s EVs?

A policy that started out with humble intentions is estimated to now be costing as much as 15 times what the government thought it would.

19.04.2026 40

WA Today

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Why are low-income workers paying for rich people’s EVs?

A policy that started out with humble intentions is estimated to now be costing as much as 15 times what the government thought it would.

19.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Why are low-income workers paying for rich people’s EVs?

A policy that started out with humble intentions is estimated to now be costing as much as 15 times what the government thought it would.

19.04.2026 40

The Age

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Why are low-income workers paying for rich people’s EVs?

A policy that started out with humble intentions is estimated to now be costing as much as 15 times what the government thought it would.

19.04.2026 30

Brisbane Times

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Should you borrow money to bag a sharemarket bargain?

With the sharemarket still experiencing sustained pressure, savvy investors are eyeing up an opportunity to bag themselves a bargain.

12.04.2026 30

WA Today

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Should you borrow money to bag a sharemarket bargain?

With the sharemarket still experiencing sustained pressure, savvy investors are eyeing up an opportunity to bag themselves a bargain.

12.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Should you borrow money to bag a sharemarket bargain?

With the sharemarket still experiencing sustained pressure, savvy investors are eyeing up an opportunity to bag themselves a bargain.

12.04.2026 20

The Age

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Should you borrow money to bag a sharemarket bargain?

With the sharemarket still experiencing sustained pressure, savvy investors are eyeing up an opportunity to bag themselves a bargain.

12.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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The one insurance you can’t afford to skip (and one you definitely can)

With insurance costs rising sharply, you might be wondering which policies you can afford to lose, and which ones you should keep.

05.04.2026 30

WA Today

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The one insurance you can’t afford to skip (and one you definitely can)

With insurance costs rising sharply, you might be wondering which policies you can afford to lose, and which ones you should keep.

05.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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The one insurance you can’t afford to skip (and one you definitely can)

With insurance costs rising sharply, you might be wondering which policies you can afford to lose, and which ones you should keep.

05.04.2026 30

The Age

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The one insurance you can’t afford to skip (and one you definitely can)

With insurance costs rising sharply, you might be wondering which policies you can afford to lose, and which ones you should keep.

05.04.2026 30

Brisbane Times

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Panicked about a market crash? Let me ease your concerns

It can be easy to fret about losing money when markets go pear shaped, but there are four things you should keep in mind.

29.03.2026 20

WA Today

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Panicked about a market crash? Let me ease your concerns

It can be easy to fret about losing money when markets go pear shaped, but there are four things you should keep in mind.

29.03.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Panicked about a market crash? Let me ease your concerns

It can be easy to fret about losing money when markets go pear shaped, but there are four things you should keep in mind.

29.03.2026 30

The Age

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Panicked about a market crash? Let me ease your concerns

It can be easy to fret about losing money when markets go pear shaped, but there are four things you should keep in mind.

29.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

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Can’t afford a house? There’s another way to get into the property market

The way we think about buying property is still rooted in the 20th century. There are new ways that might suit some people better.

22.03.2026 40

WA Today

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Can’t afford a house? There’s another way to get into the property market

The way we think about buying property is still rooted in the 20th century. There are new ways that might suit some people better.

22.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

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