Women lose sleep over money worries

Australian women tend to experience higher stress levels than men, and money is often a leading cause of anxiety, a new study has revealed.

Ten tips for a financial fresh start

Despite low interest rates, stress levels are rising among Australian households, new research shows. We look at 10 simple steps to regain control of your money and take the stress out of your finances.

Turn green into gold

Taking an eco-friendly outlook isn't just about rewarding the environment. It's possible to turn 'green' into gold with environmentally-aware money management.

Gadgets your budget will love

Many Australian households are feeling the pinch of higher household costs and research shows that most are taking sensible steps to make money stretch further. To help you get ahead, we've rounded up five affordable tech gadgets designed to save you money.

Aussies find new ways to save as rates slip

Latest research shows that Australian households who are managing to tuck away savings each month are in the majority.

Personal loan or put it on the plastic?

In the credit card versus personal loan debate, it's important to weigh up costs and benefits.

Cautious Aussies chip away at credit card debt

We collectively owe around $49.3 billion on our cards - that's a drop of $1.25 billion over the last 12 months compared to $50.6 billion in June 2012.

A guide for first home owners

If you’ve made the decision to buy your first home, then it’s a pretty safe bet that you’re feeling a little daunted by the whole process. But, armed with the right information and knowledge, taking out a first home owners loan doesn’t have to be scary.

Tips to help you find the right home loan

Has the time come to make the ultimate commitment? Not marriage - a home loan! It's no easy process securing your first home loan but it's one worth investing some time in as a home loan will be part of your life for at least 25 years.

Understanding the impact of home loan interest rates

We all understand the importance of finding a lender offering competitive interest rates when entering into a home loan however there are other factors you need to consider including, comparison rates, fees and charges.