cost of living
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PSA: Opal Fares Are Rising Next Month
The NSW government has confirmed just how much Opal fares are set to rise in October, but there are still some ways commuters can save.
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How Will June’s Indexation Rate Impact Your HECS Debt?
Every year on June 1, indexation is applied to all HECS HELP debts (and other study debts) across Australia. What’s happening in 2023?
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Why Do Energy Prices Keep Rising and What Can Be Done to Bring Them Back Down?
Over the next two years, energy prices are expected to rise by a whopping 56%. That’s the dismal forecast in this week’s federal budget. The rise will be extremely painful, adding enormous pressure to households already struggling with the cost of living. In response, the government is talking tough. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged a…
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What Do We Do Now That Inflation Is at Its Highest in 32 Years?
Inflation jumped from 5.1% to a new long-term high of 6.1% in the June quarter, a rate matched only by a short-lived jump caused by the introduction of the goods and services tax, and not exceeded since 1990. With the exception of the introduction of the GST, it’s the furthest inflation has been from the…