The need for trusted sources of personal finance information has never been greater

Be sensible,keep it simple:Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance

Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever,making reliable reporting even more important.

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Melbourne is a property buyers’ market

Respite for first home buyers as Sydney and Melbourne markets cool

Analysts expect the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to cool for the remainder of this year,giving those looking to get into the market more time.

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Mortgage holders.

Can’t bank on the RBA? Mortgage holders may have to get their own rate cut

Those with variable rate mortgages hoping for some repayment relief may have to haggle with their lender for a lower rate.

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Term deposit interest rates are falling fast,leaving savers will not much time to act

Savers told to act fast as term deposit rates tumble

There is still a window of opportunity to lock in a good term deposit interest rate,but only if you act fast.

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ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court says the regulator is having some success in disrupting scammers with more than 7,000 dodgy websites taken down over the past 12 months

ASIC shuts down more than 7000 scam websites in major crackdown

The regulator is disrupting scammers’ efforts to financially deceive Australians by closing the scammers’ websites,contributing to a reduction in the amount of money lost to scams.

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Morningstar senior equity analyst Nathan Zaia said the next set of bank results would see margins coming down for the big four banks.

Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas

The big four banks continue to charge more for international transfers than many of their rivals,prompting calls for fresh regulation.

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Under new draft laws,car thieves in Queensland will face longer prison terms.

Car owners urged to be vigilant about insurance with thefts on the rise

Motor vehicle theft is opportunistic and increasing across Australia – so lock your doors,wind up your windows and make sure your coverage is adequate.

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Engaging with builders and tradespeople should be approached carefully as the number of insolvencies among builders is still running high

Consumers warned to be vigilant as builders continue to go bust

Taking the time to check builders’ and tradies’ credentials upfront is the best way to avoid problems when building,extending or renovating.

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More than half of Australians have experienced issues with their telcos but are reluctant to complain.

Half of Australians have problems with their telco. But they don’t bother complaining

Telecommunications providers have been urged to fix the “trust deficit” with their customers,who often experience poor service and delayed responses.

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Robert Gregory of Glenmore Asset Management. The fund was the best performer over the past 12 months,according to Mercer.

How these top funds nearly tripled the market’s returns

Some managed funds that invest in Australian shares outpaced the market for the year to June 30 by almost three times

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