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Where to get financial support if money is tight during lockdown

David Thornton

"There's no judgment or blame," says financial counsellor Kylie Holford. If lockdown has made it hard to put food on the table, here's where to turn for help.

11 ways to make money during the COVID-19 recession

Helen Baker

Surviving a recession when you've lost your job or had your hours cut requires creative thinking. You just have to keep the cash flowing long enough to ride it out.

More than 2 million Aussies to lose JobKeeper payments from next week

Julia Newbould

Big changes are coming to JobKeeper, with stricter criteria kicking in next week, and more than 2 million Australians are expected to lose their payments.

Unemployment is down but more tough times ahead

David Thornton

The economy generated 111,000 new jobs in August but the gains may be fleeting, with more financial pain ahead for struggling Aussies.

What you should know before starting a second job

Julia Newbould

Around a million Aussies were working two jobs before the pandemic hit. Here's what you need to know before taking a second job.

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.

There’s no sugar-coating it: the next few years are looking grim

David Thornton

The government this week took us through its best guess for what the economy will look like over the next couple of years, and the worst could be yet to come.