Under the pump: The cost of fuel price gaps
It is so frustrating to fill up the car only to find a petrol station less than a kilometre away offering fuel 10 to 20 cents a litre cheaper. We see this type of fuel price gap all the time, but is it competition or price gouging?
Managing loan repayments amid financial stress
At a time when everything from the price of fuel to the cost of groceries seems to be going ever higher, managing loan repayments becomes even tougher.
Right pathway: Understanding flight refunds
If you have flown somewhere in Australia recently, there is a good chance you have experienced a delay, cancellation or sudden schedule change. While airlines might dismiss these disruptions as part of doing business, the impact on travellers can be serious, even before they start chasing flight refunds.
Silverado engine defects class action: What owners need to know
Australians swayed by the promise of a dependable ute built to handle tough conditions could now be part of a Silverado engine defects class action after General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has recalled more than 9400 affected Silverado vehicles in Australia due to engine defects – many of which have already experienced a variety of issues, including sudden, catastrophic engine failures.
Holiday hangover: Get on top of credit card complaints
As we return to work and school after the long summer break, the influx of bills from all that festive splurging can bring reality back with a thud. Little wonder it's also a time when credit card complaints surge.
Saving money: Plan for a brighter new year
The end of the year is more than just a date on the calendar – it's a chance to reset and build better habits. If you want to be on stronger financial footing in 2026, start with a plan that makes saving money easier.
Iplex Pipes Class Action: What you need to know
If your home was built or renovated using Iplex “Pro-fit” polybutylene pipes manufactured between 2017 and 2022 using Typlex 1050 resin, you could be in for an expensive shock.
Many homeowners have faced significant damage and have had to repair or replace affected pipes, sparking legal action and government intervention in Western Australia.
Woolworths and Coles underpayment class action: What you need to know
Imagine working extra hours every week, missing family dinners or weekends with friends, only to discover you haven’t been paid what you were owed. It is a painful reality for many current and former supermarket staff, who are now part of the landmark Woolworths and Coles underpayment class action.
Look for home repair red flags
Dodgy tradies are not always easy to spot, but there are home repair red flags that can help reduce the risk of being ripped off.
Dodgy tradies: Beware home repair scams
Has anyone knocked on the front door to say your roof needs urgent repairs? Perhaps you have paid a deposit to a tradie for work that was never done. Home repair scams are more common than you think – and they can be very costly.