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14 November 2016
Reading time: 3 minutes
Spot that scam! 8 signs of financial fraud
It’s Fraud Awareness Week. Here’s why we all need to look out for each other and those money traps out there.
25 October 2016
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Stepped costs get steep: What you need to know about life insurance
Most insurance comes with premiums that spiral up as we age, so it helps to plan ahead.
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Updated 17 July 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Top 10 reasons why everyone needs a rainy day fund
Discover the main benefits of building an emergency fund, including how it can reduce anxiety, support your saving goals and increase your financial security.
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23 May 2016
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Is insurance a gamble?
Pushing your luck when considering insurance just puts you against the odds. It’s not about that.
9 February 2016
Reading time: 3 minutes
Sugar dogs
Even the world’s smartest person will need fuel to keep making good money decisions.