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Renting Your First Place and Common Mistakes Everyone Makes

Picking up the keys to your first rental is exciting, empowering, and slightly chaotic. From inspections and housemates to surprise household costs, this guide walks through what to expect when renting for the first time, with practical information to help you feel confident and enjoy the experience.

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How Many Subscriptions Are You Really Signed Up To?

Subscriptions are everywhere, from streaming movies and music to meal kits, apps, books, and monthly boxes. While they promise convenience and entertainment, they can quietly add up, both in cost and clutter. Australians now hold over 50 million paid entertainment subscriptions, and many households pay for services they barely use. Being subscription‑savvy isn’t about cancelling everything; it’s about awareness. Ask yourself practical questions: How often do I actually use this? Would I notice if it disappeared tomorrow? What real benefit does it add to my life? Understanding your subscriptions helps turn automatic payments into intentional choices.

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How Credit Cards and Buy Now Pay Later Work

Credit cards and Buy Now Pay Later are now part of everyday spending in Australia, yet many people misunderstand how they actually work. From interest free periods that quietly expire to instalments that stack up across multiple purchases, these payment tools are often easier to use than to fully grasp. This article explains how credit cards and Buy Now Pay Later work, using Australian statistics to outline their structure, usage and interaction.

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First Time Investor? Here’s What You Need to Know

New to investing? This guide explains the basics of shares, ETFs and compound growth in simple terms. Learn how these concepts work and what to consider before getting started.

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Getting Paid for the First Time? What’s on Your Payslip Explained

Starting your first job? This guide explains how payslips, tax and superannuation work, helping you understand where their money goes and what to look for when they get paid.

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Buying a Property: To Live In or To Invest?

Tossing up between buying your first home or an investment property? This short read breaks down what each option really means, from lifestyle impact to financial pros and cons so you can decide which path fits where you’re at right now.