The cost of living is up, and most Australians know it: more than ever would struggle with an emergency expense of a few thousand dollars.

It might feel like a great time for a bargain. But ACCC has announced it would be watching out for scams and misleading sales conduct.

I've reported on company results a long time, but this is a first for me. Afterpay-owner Block reported its results this week, which were positive but not where analysts wanted them to be. One reason profits were down? A massive expense for a three-day party for employees.

While the stock market might cheer an end to one ‘spook’ factor, the US economy is likely to show the negative effects of this unusual American practice of sending public servants home because of money problems!

President Trump proposed the potential for a 50-year mortgage. I'm no economist, but even I know that's actually a terrible idea. Here's how.

Given the Liberals are looking at two terms in opposition at a minimum, one interesting question is whether a return to parliament by former treasurer Josh Frydenberg could help.

While I’ve always been a constitutional monarchist, I became attracted to the Irish model of a republic. If Australia must become a republic, the Irish model would be the one for us – or so I once thought.

The pace of growth in Australian home values accelerated in October, rising by 1.1%, the fastest monthly gain since June 2023.

Fifty years on, I reflect on a call I made about the sacking of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. This is my take on November 11, 1975.