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Why Shorten needs Labor to 'lose well'

Labor powerbroker Bill Shorten is stuck between a rock and a hard place where, despite temptations, he is best served to stay the course until September 14. more

How to thrift shop
How to thrift shop

Could it be that shopping at an opportunity shop such as the Salvos or St Vinnies is actually becoming the ‘in thing’? more

The recession we want to have?
The recession we want to have?

With all the hue and cry about the state of the economy, you'd think we were already in recession. But the economic figures tell a very different tale more

Aust dollar hits two and half year low Aust dollar hits two and half year low

The Australian dollar hit its lowest point in two-and-a-half years following news out of the US and China.

Aust shares close down over two per cent

Australian shares suffered their worst loss in a day since February due to possible cutbacks in US stimulus.

Fortescue miss targets for iron ore

Fortescue Metals will miss targets for this year's iron ore shipments and a planned infrastructure sale.

NZ dollar slides after Fed flags easing

The New Zealand dollar fell, hit by weak local growth data and a slowing manufacturing sector in China.

Fed likely to slow bond-buying program
Market sharply down at noon
Dollar dives after US Fed comments
China manufacturing shrinks
Tabcorp reaches exclusivity deal
$A at lowest level since September 2010

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Home and property


  • Borrowers rush to lock in rates
    Borrowers rush to lock in rates

    Sydney property investors are believed to be a major influence on the rise in new borrowers choosing to fix their home loan, with almost one in three now choosing to do so.

  • $33m sale of Sydney mansion
    $33m sale of Sydney mansion

    The third highest house price ever recorded in Sydney has been notched up with the sale of a Point Piper waterfront residence.

  • Families dictate trend for high-rise living
    Families dictate trend for high-rise living

    Developers are rethinking the design of Sydney's newest apartment towers to cater for the growing demand from families wanting to live in high-rise buildings.

Managing money


  • How to thrift shop
    How to thrift shop

    Could it be that shopping at an opportunity shop such as the Salvos or St Vinnies is actually becoming the ‘in thing’?

  • Why your gas bill is rising
    Why your gas bill is rising

    Come July 1, gas prices are set to spike. In New South Wales, the price increase is predicted to be as much as 8.6 per cent.

  • Tips to keep your house warm this winter
    Tips to keep your house warm this winter

    With rising utility costs there’s nothing sadder than watching your bank balance decline at the same rate the heat escapes your home. We look at some easy ways to manage the heating bill.

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Five credit card tips I wish I knew earlier

Alex looks at five ways to master your credit cards. Don't forget to check out BigPond Money on YouTube


 
  • Collecting watches
    Collecting watches

    While watches can make beautiful timepieces, they can also be a rewarding investment. But knowing what pieces to buy is a major part of the good investment

  • Getting the best care for your parents
    Getting the best care for your parents

    If your parents are getting older, it’s important you understand as much as possible about their options, especially with new government age-care reforms just around the corner.

  • Weekly market update 10/05/2013
    Weekly market update 10/05/2013

    Australian shares have moved higher on the back of a surprise interest rate cut, a weaker dollar and improved economic data from the United States and China.

Key market stock indices

Key Stock Index Last Chng % Chng
All Ordinaries Index 4743.88 -97.97   -2.07  
S&P ASX 200 Index 4758.39 -102.99   -2.16  
Dow Jones In. Avg. 15112.19 -206.04   -1.36  
FTSE 100 5806.71 1.66   0.03  
Nasdaq Comp. 3010.24 -1.79   -0.06  
Hang Seng Index 20382.87 -604.02   -2.96  
Nikkei 500 Index 1105.67 -18.54   -1.68  
As of 2013-06-20 21:20:00 (30min delay)

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  • How to write a business plan
    How to write a business plan

    How many times have you gotten neck-deep into something, only to realise that a bit of planning would have saved you significant amounts of time and money?

  • Make the most of your exiting employees
    Make the most of your exiting employees

    When an employee leaves a company it can be really painful experience on a whole host of different levels. But valuable lessons can still be learned.

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