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Don't scream
Tired of pressing buttons and waiting endlessly on the line? To have a problem addressed by a call centre and safeguard your privacy, here's what to do. more

It'll pay to cheque this out, travellers
There are plenty of ways to stay solvent while abroad. more

No free lunch but flowers OK
Staff perks have been scaled back because employers are confused by the tax rules. more

Spotting dark horses
The sharemarket may have dived, but you don't need to look very far for other investment opportunities. more

For worse, not better
Same-sex couples face widespread financial discrimination. more

SUPERANNUATION

Do the maths
Super savings could help pay the school fees. more

REGULARS

Ask Noel
I am 69 and my partner is 65 - we have both just retired. We have applied for our pension but are unsure of what we will be getting. more

Hedge your bets, use diligence
The market is volatile, so examine exactly what type of fund you are invested in. more

Not so secure after all
The recent failure of four property investment groups has highlighted how frequently investors misunderstand or understate the risk attached to their fixed interest investment return. more

Are you eligible for a part age pension?
You could be, the severity of the assets test will be halved next month. more

Material whirl
I'm told that of the many segments shown on the ABC's Collectors program over its life, the ones that have generated the greatest response are those on textiles. more

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