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19/10/2026

Are old Pokémon cards worth money? How to check their value

One Pokémon card sold for $23 million. Another was hiding in a childhood collection worth $13,800. Could you have one too?

19/10/2026

New doesn't always mean better. In an era of fast fashion and shrinking quality, some of the best bargains, and best-made clothes, are hiding on op shop racks.

11/10/2026

A lottery win's surprising impact on marriage, Firmus cancelling plans for a major ASX listing, record counterfeit cash levels, rising bond yields and a new fee for visiting the Twelve Apostles. Here are five money stories you may have missed this week.

A surprise study reveals what a modest lottery win could do to your marriage, while Firmus pulls the plug on a blockbuster IPO and fake cash hits a six-year high. Here are five money stories you may have missed this week.

10/10/2026

Retirement can come with more financial surprises than many Australians expect. From costly emergencies to family pressures, these are the hidden expenses experts say can erode your savings.

A roof replacement, a pet emergency or a six-figure gift to the kids. These are the hidden retirement costs experts say many Australians don't see coming.

03/10/2026

Feeling stressed about another rate rise? You're not alone

Another interest rate rise looks increasingly likely. If you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed by all the noise, you're not alone.

03/10/2026

How credit card interest works: eight things you need to know

Have you ever wondered why credit card interest suddenly appears, even when you're making regular repayments? The answer often catches cardholders by surprise.

02/10/2026

Why are half of young Aussies still living with their parents? And could diesel hit $4 a litre? Here are five money stories you may have missed this week.

Working, earning and still stuck at home? New research reveals just how tough life has become for young Australians.

24/09/2026

For 16 months, Tracy Hall believed she was building a future with her partner. Instead, she became one of serial fraudster Hamish McLaren's victims and lost $317,000.

For 16 months, Tracy Hall believed she'd found love. Then she discovered her partner was serial fraudster Hamish McLaren and lost $317,000.

01/09/2026

If you're one of Australia's 1.8 million uni and vocational students, you're probably used to juggling work and study while stretching your funds to keep life comfortable. Here are the saving hacks and smart financial moves that will net you more money.

31/08/2026

Save these six for the next time you're standing in an aisle talking yourself into something.

Will I still want this on Friday? Am I buying the thing or the feeling? How many work hours is this? Do I already own something like this? Would I pay full price for it? Where is this going to live?

You don't need all six. One honest answer usually ends it.

For me it's the work hours one. Every single time.

Which one would stop you?