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Home is more than just the place where we keep our things – it’s where we want to feel comfortable and secure.

You’ve finally found the perfect home, crunched the numbers and lined up your mortgage – but have you factored in stamp duty?

Cycling is a popular pastime for more than a third of Australians, and it’s easy to see why.

The trifecta of abundant sunshine, government incentives and the potential for lower energy bills has made solar panels an increasingly appealing choice for Australian households.

“Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul” is the saying among motorcyclists.

Whether you’re into sunset cruises, open water sailing or a quiet spot of fishing, getting out on the water in your own small boat is a treasured Aussie pastime.

It might be a bucket-list holiday, a milestone birthday or simply your little one doing something cute – memorable moments caught on camera are like a gift to your future self.

In this article, we list some of the double demerits NSW dates, as well as information about offences that can attract double demerits and how demerit points may affect your car insurance.

If you live in a property managed by a body corporate, such as an apartment or a townhouse, you may be unsure how insurance works.

So, you’re thinking about changing car insurance providers or you’re in the process of making the switch and you want to know whether your old insurer will share your previous claims with the new insurer.

Not only can speeding be extremely dangerous, some speeding fines in NSW can cost motorists upwards of $2,000 – which means travelling over the posted speed limit could also impact you financially.

Speed is the biggest killer on Western Australian roads, and with some speeding fines in WA coming in at upwards of $5,000, exceeding the speed limit can also impact you financially.

With speeding fines in Victoria starting at $247 for full licence holders, even travelling just a few kilometres per hour over the limit has the potential to hurt your hip pocket.

A guide to some of the speeding fines in Qld, including speed limits, demerit points, how to pay a fine, and what tougher penalties may mean for drivers.

Rising property prices, high interest rates and saving enough for a house deposit are common challenges faced by first home buyers.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in so many ways.

As the ridesharing industry grows worldwide,1 some Australians may be considering the financial opportunities offered by the gig economy.

Whether it’s a damaged ceiling courtesy of a DIY mission up in the roof or a smashed TV screen courtesy of a kids’ ball game gone awry, we’ve all had our fair share of accidents at home.

More than 17,000 house fires break out in Australia every year1 and, it turns out, the kitchen is a bit of a fire hotspot.

That first car ride home with a precious newborn nestled into a baby capsule is a trip most parents will never forget.

Take home fire safety seriously.

Burst water pipes can be a dramatic and destructive household emergency.

With property prices showing no sign of easing, many first-time home buyers – especially those in our capital cities – are struggling to get a foot in the door.

Saving for a house deposit is one of the biggest hurdles for many first-time home buyers in Australia.