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Is private health insurance worth it? What to weigh up at tax time
As Australians prepare to do their tax returns and take stock of their financial affairs, those with and without private…
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Would you accept seven weeks without bank access? Why is super different?
Consider this — you try to log into your bank account to move some money around to pay a bill.…
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One of Australia’s biggest super funds is freezing services until June
Members of superannuation fund HESTA will be unable to move their money until June, in a planned outage affecting more…
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This town is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ as climate change threatens home ownership
With flood waters rising, there are warnings of a “climate-induced credit crunch” as natural disasters threaten the viability of home…
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As Trump abandons climate action, we must accept net zero won’t happen
While markets and media were chasing Donald Trump’s tariff fiasco last week, something far more important happened in East Palestine,…
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Anthony Albanese says insurers are ‘ripping off’ Australians
The prime minister has accused insurance companies of ripping off Australians, saying ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is a chance for them…
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Residents still rebuilding from 2024 floods prepare for cyclone damage
Cyclones are not something many Brisbane residents are familiar with, but Joy from Bray Park knows all about flooding. She’s…
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‘There is not a silver bullet’: Insurance industry dismisses Dutton’s carve up plan
Breaking up insurers would not solve the problem of rising premiums caused by natural disasters, the industry’s peak body has…
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Insurance boss warns premium rises likely after posting strong profit
Australians already grappling with soaring insurance costs are likely to see premiums continue to rise — but at a slower…
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Tens of thousands at risk of loan breaches as insurance costs soar
As insurance premiums surge, there are warnings that tens of thousands of households could be breaching their mortgage contracts by…
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