Sophie Elsworth
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Scott Pape’s Barefoot Investor book breaks record books, selling two million copies
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has written himself into the record books by penning the highest-ever selling title in Australia — the first time an Australian has held this position. → Read More
Buy Australian: Support local shoppers to help them get back on their feet
Shoppers’ desire to buy locally has been bolstered during the pandemic as Australians increasingly want to pour money into their nearby economies. → Read More
Easy ways to avoid five nasty bank fees
Bank customers can end up paying hundreds of dollars a year in nasty fees if they don’t pay attention. → Read More
Victoria COVID-19: Absurdity of lockdown laws exposed
Shopping in supermarkets and bottle shops is safe but somehow it’s dangerous if you want to buy a computer. → Read More
How to access financial help from banks and creditors during COVID
Struggling Australians in urgent need of financial help have plenty of free options available. → Read More
Lockdown Melbourne: Get me a ticket out of Victoria ASAP
They say in life you always want what you can’t have. → Read More
10 new cases as reason for lockdown fine spike revealed
Victoria has recorded 10 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, including five people from a single household. It comes as a major reason for Victoria Police issuing thousands more lockdown fines than its interstate counterparts has been revealed. → Read More
Tens of thousands of Australians have signed up to NBN during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many Australians working home during the pandemic have been forced to reassess how good their broadband is as they become more reliant on it. → Read More
Easy ways to support Australian businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
Australians who are lucky enough to have cash in their wallets are being urged to support businesses to ensure their survival during this hibernation period. → Read More
Coronavirus: Australians warned about mortgage deferrals amid COVID-19 outbreak
Desperate Australians rushing to get a mortgage deferral need to ensure they are not leaving themselves in an even worse position. → Read More
Borrowers should be careful before taking mortgage deferral
DESPERATE Australians rushing to get a mortgage deferral need to ensure they are not leaving themselves in an even worse position. → Read More
The important steps mortgage customers should take right now
Many cash-strapped households looking for immediate ways to alleviate financial pressure have rushed to review their home loans. → Read More
The cheapest NBN plans to sign up to while working from home
MANY Australians who have been forced to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic may have being dealing with slowed internet speeds. → Read More
Coronavirus SA: Seniors and pensioners flock to supermarkets
Supermarkets are working to supply goods to what is the equivalent of more than double the nation’s population as greedy Australians are put on notice to stop panic buying by the Prime Minister. → Read More
Selfish ‘supermarket tourists’ cleaning regional towns out
Shelves in regional Victorian towns have been stripped bare by selfish supermarket tourists, who have been arriving by the busload to buy vital supplies — leaving locals high and dry. It comes as angry scenes erupted at Woolworths stores this morning. → Read More
Woolworths opens dedicated hour for elderly
Woolworths has announced it will set aside the first hour of trade for the elderly to protect them from fights over essentials as Australians continue to panic-buy amid the coronavirus crisis. → Read More
Private health insurance: What to check for in your policy
HEALTH insurers are busily informing members of their premium price hikes that hit on April 1. → Read More
Samsung S20 devices: Now in Australian stores, best deals, important details
Consumers rushing to sign up to the new Samsung Galaxy S20 plans need to be careful before signing the dotted line on a contract. → Read More
Pocket money: Aussie parents increasing the amount of cash they give kids
Parents are being more generous by dishing out larger amounts of pocket money to their children. → Read More
The huge savings you can make by buying second-hand items
CONSUMERS who are willing to forgo buying brand new items and instead opt for preloved goods can make huge savings to their budget. → Read More