My Money

Ask Paul: I want to give my kids $150k each, what could go wrong?

Paul Clitheroe

Linda wants to sell her house and give each of her children $150,000. It's a nice idea, says Paul Clitheroe, but too many well-meaning parents end up in poverty.

How to keep earning frequent flyer points while you’re grounded

Michelle Baltazar

With airlines not looking to resume flights until 2021, is it worth building up your frequent flyer balance? Yes, as long as you don't spend money just to score a few points.

Baby steps: How to prepare for the cost of having kids

Darren Snyder

$300,000 and counting. That's how much it can cost to raise a couple of kids. Here's how you can make it work by planning ahead.

Anita Heiss on helping others growing up Aboriginal in Australia

Julia Newbould

With #BlackLivesMatter now a daily conversation, author and professor Anita Heiss is making sure Australian Indigenous voices are heard.

Five free apps to help you deal with your money worries

Money Team

Struggling to ditch a bad habit? Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety about money? These apps could help you get your budget back on track.

The pink recession: How COVID-19 triggered a perfect storm for women

Susan Hely

Women have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, and without extra help they face a bleak future, writes Susan Hely.

So you got a refund but what about the hundreds in fees you paid?

David Thornton

Reader Kay received a refund for a trip cancelled due to COVID-19, but the company held on to $350 in fees and surcharges. Are they allowed to do this?