Canberra homeowner Rachel Sirr's home insurance premium increased by $70 per month. (ABC News: Andrew Kennedy)
Rising home insurance costs prompt questions over who should pay for increased number of claims
News article by the ABC
One in 25 Australians have lodged an insurance claim because of extreme weather since 2020, but should the remaining policyholders be responsible for sharing the cost of increased premiums? 
Rising home insurance costs prompt questions over who should pay for increased number of claims
Cael O'Donnell says scammers are posing as him on social media. (ABC News: Daniel Fermer)
Scammers posing as popular psychics target social media users
News article by the ABC
Scammers are using popular psychics' identities to trick people out of money on social media. Scamwatch is warning Australians to be vigilant online.
Scammers posing as popular psychics target social media users
Will Turner's family of five uses a lot of electricity. (ABC News: Shaun Kingma)
Millions of Australian households paying too much for electricity, according to ACCC
News article by the ABC
New data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission shows millions of consumers are paying more on power bills than they should.
Millions of Australian households paying too much for electricity, according to ACCC
The new Child Care Subsidy regime is aimed at covering a larger percentage of most families' childcare fees. (ABC News: Ian Redfearn)
Childcare subsidies are increasing — Here’s what you need to know
News article by the ABC
From today, about 1.2 million Australian families are in line for a  childcare rebate boost. Here's what the new federal government changes could mean for you.
Childcare subsidies are increasing — Here’s what you need to know
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is hedging his bets. (ABC News: Nick Haggarty)
RBA holds interest rates steady, and homeowners breathe a sigh of relief — but for how long?
News article by the ABC
The RBA leaves its cash rate target unchanged at 4.1 per cent — and home owners aren't the only ones breathing a sigh of relief, writes David Taylor.
RBA holds interest rates steady, and homeowners breathe a sigh of relief — but for how long?
Andrea Gaze's strata fees have gone up by 45 per cent in the past year. (ABC News: Nicole Asher)
Apartment and townhouse owners report strata fees rising by up to 45 per cent over past year
News article by the ABC
Apartments and townhouses make up nearly 30 per cent of homes in Australia, and some owners are feeling blindsided by strata fees which have climbed by up to 45 per cent in the past year.
Apartment and townhouse owners report strata fees rising by up to 45 per cent over past year
The annual increase in consumer prices fell sharply, helped by a big slide in fuel prices. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)
Feeling overwhelmed by a tight budget and growing costs? Cut down on these expenses
News article by the ABC
Managing household budgets and finances aren't everyone's cup of tea, so we've put together this guide with advice to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Feeling overwhelmed by a tight budget and growing costs? Cut down on these expenses
Saving energy around the house can be more than just turning things off at the wall. (ABC News: Emma Machan)
Electricity prices are going up from July. Here are some free or cheap ways to save power in every room of your home
News article by the ABC
In some states energy prices will rise 25 per cent at the start of the month. Here are some ways to soften the blow.
Electricity prices are going up from July. Here are some free or cheap ways to save power in every room of your home
Gas users say price controls have failed and the result is higher energy bills and pressure on interest rates
News article by the ABC
The federal government's gas price cap is now acting as a floor according to major customers, and that's not good for consumers. So what can it do next?
Gas users say price controls have failed and the result is higher energy bills and pressure on interest rates
Marina Divella kept a record of 52 hours of trying to get her phone fixed. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman calls for new rules for phone and internet providers
News article by the ABC
An ombudsman report says too many telcos are failing to comply with the rules, and some of the rules are too soft, causing distress for phone and internet users.
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman calls for new rules for phone and internet providers
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Canberra homeowner Rachel Sirr's home insurance premium increased by $70 per month. (ABC News: Andrew Kennedy)

Rising home insurance costs prompt questions over who should pay for increased number of claims

ABC News July 26, 2023

News article by the ABC
One in 25 Australians have lodged an insurance claim because of extreme weather since 2020, but should the remaining policyho ...

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Rising living costs are forcing more peple to reach out for help. (ABC Capricornia: Rachel McGhee)

Soaring cost of living means empty lunchboxes and more calls for help from Foodbank in WA

ABC News July 25, 2023

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With one in five children going without a meal every day, the Eat Up program works to help volunteer groups make and deliver hu ...

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Cael O'Donnell says scammers are posing as him on social media. (ABC News: Daniel Fermer)

Scammers posing as popular psychics target social media users

ABC News July 24, 2023

News article by the ABC
Scammers are using popular psychics’ identities to trick people out of money on social media. Scamwatch is warning Austr ...

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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is hedging his bets. (ABC News: Nick Haggarty)

Why a new RBA governor won’t necessarily mean a change to interest rates

ABC News July 14, 2023

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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe won’t be in the top job for much longer, but he hasn’t been fired. H ...

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Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn said customers have been noticeably pulling back on spending. (ABC News: Daniel Irvine)

Young renters under most strain, but full mortgage pain yet to be felt, warns CBA boss

ABC News July 13, 2023

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Only 60 per cent of the Reserve Bank’s increases in the cash rate have been felt by households so far, says CBA boss. ...

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A Senate committee is examing the cost of living pressures facing Australians. (ABC Rural: Jane McNaughton)

Families forced to cut back on school lunches as cost of living drives up food insecurity

ABC News July 13, 2023

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Foodbank Australia is calling for more funding for school breakfast programs, with a growing number of families struggling to ...

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