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Cost-cutting home entertainment hacks Slash your home entertainment bills with these creative ideas for accessing low-cost or free books, music, movies and games.

How to save money shopping online We share some unconventional ideas to reduce your online shopping bill.

How to shop smart and save money on new appliances in the EOFY sales Fridge on the fritz or air fryer died? Here's our experts' tips to get the best deal and avoid sales traps and tricks.

Eight expert tips to cut your food bills With food prices surging, our kitchen experts share how you can eat cheaper without sacrificing flavour.

The cost-saving measures that don't work These budgeting strategies might seem like they'll slash your bills, but unfortunately the savings just don't add up.

How to save up to $13,000 this year Our CHOICE experts explain how a few simple steps could help you save thousands.

5 life admin tasks to tackle in the new year Putting off these five boring (but important) things? We'll show you the easiest ways to get on top of them.

How to save money on back-to-school costs CHOICE parents share their cost-saving tips for the start of the school year.

7 ways to save money feeding your kids With grocery prices a major household concern, feeding hungry mouths can get stressful. We share some tips to help you save.

How to cut the cost of Easter Our eggs-pert tips to cut Easter costs for both your pocket and the planet.

9 expensive habits you need to break if you want to save money These common behaviours might be really costing you.

7 ways to save in January If the annual spend-fest that is Christmas has left your wallet reeling then try our tips for a low-cost January.

1.6 million women subject to economic abuse by partners Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that financial abuse is widespread and takes many forms.

Top tips to cut the cost of Christmas Deck the halls, put on a feast and create a Christmas to remember without breaking the bank.

Get paid to upgrade: Your guide to solar and appliance rebates Find out about the thousands of dollars available to help with solar installation and appliance upgrades for your household.

Top ways to save money you never thought of Expert advice and research-backed tips on how to save on groceries, food, electricity and more.

Worries about energy and grocery prices reach new highs Our latest national Consumer Pulse survey shows that nine out of 10 Australians are facing higher costs as inflation bites.

Budget 2023: Everything you need to know about the 'cost of living' Budget At the centre of the federal government's first full Budget is a $14.6 billion cost of living package.

Which cooking appliances are the cheapest to use? We compare running costs for different cooking appliances, so you can reduce your energy use and save money in the kitchen.

Government cost-of-living payments worth knowing about From childcare concessions to payments following the death of a loved one, there's help available, so see if you qualify.

Australian consumers feeling the pinch this Christmas A national CHOICE survey reveals cost-of-living pressures are set to curb spending for many this festive season.

5 top money-saving tips for spring It’s a new season, so it’s time to give your spending habits a spring clean and find out where you can make savings.

5 simple tips to reduce your cost of living Looking for ways to cut costs without cutting back on your lifestyle? Follow our expert advice.

5 tips to get ahead in 2021 Simple things you can do to set yourself up for success in the new year.

How coronavirus support payments work Are you financially affected by COVID-19? Here are your options if you need to apply for government help.

5 tips to get ahead in 2020 Simple things you can do to set yourself up for success in the new year.

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