Money
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Money psychology
Why chasing a dollar figure won’t fix your money worries
Many people think there’s a dollar figure that will fix their financial anxiety. And while there is some truth to that, there’s a lot more that goes into the equation.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Big four
How $44 and an ‘ambiguous’ email caused a credit score nightmare
It’s a timely reminder that if something is on your credit report that you think should not be there, say something and keep at it until the matter is resolved.
- by Victoria Devine
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How can we clear our $500,000 mortgage in five years time?
If you have the risk appetite, and the income, you can wipe a fair amount off your mortgage rather quickly.
- by Paul Benson
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Loyalty programs
Frequent flyer overhaul: Why your ‘status’ now really matters
I’ve recently bought into all the fuss about “status” when flying – and it could prove to be a smart move for frequent flyers.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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I’m 73 with $19k in credit card debt. Should I use my savings to pay it off?
The interest you’re paying on credit card debt is slowly eroding your savings, but it can feel like a lot to pay off at once.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I earn lots, but hate my job. Should I stay for the sake of my bank account?
Remember, your experience of life is not determined by how fancy your holidays are, how big your home is, or how cool your car is.
- by Paridhi Jain
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I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?
There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet.
- by Paul Benson
Preparing for the unthinkable: How to bring up a prenup
Talking about a prenup with your partner could be a simple or a very complex conversation, but it’s a crucial one to have.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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I’m 63 and plan to retire soon. Should I keep my life insurance?
As you approach retirement, it makes sense to reassess what financial damage would actually be done if you died.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Financial literacy
Three common pieces of money advice you shouldn’t listen to
There are a number of common adages in the world of personal finance, and a lot of them aren’t particularly helpful.
- by Paridhi Jain
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AI
Using AI for money advice? You might want to read this
If 97.5 per cent of my Harvard advanced economics students can be fooled by AI, what hope do the rest of us have?
- by Max Yong