Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon is a financial educator and commentator, and the author of How to get mortgage-free like me.
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The money move that's sinking Aussies’ credit scores
Nicole warns against a simple and popular strategy of coping with your finances while times are tight. Find out more here.
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$2.30 per head: My bulk budget brekkie is cheap AND fun
At just $13.70 for six, here is Nicole's huge holiday double-hack hashbrown. Learn how easy it is to make.
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Super stash: Your retirement forecast vs what you need
I can reveal the lump sum you need to comfortably retire now and how to calculate what you are predicted to have. Find out more here.
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Pension increase still leaves retirees 43% short
Retirees on the pension will fall well below what can be considered a 'comfortable' standard of living, or worse. Find out more here.
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$3k pet tipping point: The sad reality of a cost-of-living crisis
Nearly one in two Aussies have an economic euthanasia tipping point for their pets of just $3,000. What could you afford?
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This family of 5 gave up their second car and saved $9,100 a year
The Doecke family gave up their second car and saved themself $9,100 per year. Here's how and why they did it.
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Ad-targeting fightback: 4 fast steps saving me money
‘Unsubscribe’, ‘hide’, ‘tone down’ and a new browser. These four steps are saving my budget (and my brain) from exploding.
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This one simple change could cut 7 in 10 energy bills
The one simple change that could slash your energy bills. Find out more here.
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$2 food-budget saviours: 3 winner-winner (cheap) chicken dinners
Nicole shares her three cheap and delicious chicken recipes that both your family and your bank balance will love.
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Savings rates storm higher: Here’s where to get the best deals
At 5.65 per cent, savings rates have surpassed expectations. Here's where to get the most for your money.
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Quick: 0% interest balance-transfer offers are getting shorter
The number of institutions offering 0% balance transfer deals is getting smaller. So act now before you miss out on the money-saving opportunity to reduce your debt.
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How private health insurance ‘saved’ me and 3 secrets to help you save money
Nicole reveals her proven health insurance hacks to protect your family for less. Find out more here.
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4 insurance tips to drive down the cost of your car cover
Here's how to cut the cost of your car insurance premium today.
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3 home insurance hacks to slash your premium
Here's how to cut the cost of your home and contents insurance premium today.
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Cut-price protein: Money-saving family dinners for under $9
Nicole shares her latest inflation-beating recipe to save money on your food bill. Find out more here.
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7 instant money-saving ideas for when finances are tight
Nicole's seven instant-impact ideas will help to positively slash your costs. Find out more here.
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Superannuation tips and tricks to get free money
Nicole shares her two tips and two tricks to work the superannuation system so you can stop work earlier.
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Superannuation winner or dud fund? Use this acid-test to find out
Find out if your super fund is on Australia’s top 10 list, and what to do if it's not.
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Under $8: How I’m saving money with retro dinners
Nicole shares her inflation beating recipe to save money off your food bill. Find out more here.
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Cashback hack: My 4-step guide to get the best price
Nicole shares her extreme money-saving cashback strategy to score gift cards, promo codes, and (double) air points.