Poppy Johnston
Poppy is a former journalist at Yahoo Finance Australia covering personal finance, property, careers, investing and economics.
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FlyBuys master: The Aussie using points for free accommodation, iPhones
Everything might be getting more expensive but savvy shoppers are maximising rewards programs so they don’t have to go without. Here are one woman’s Flybuys tricks.
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Petrol prices about to soar: ‘Fill up now’
Don’t delay your next tank of fuel because chances are prices are about to increase. Here’s what you need to know.
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ATO offering young Aussies 'foot in the door'
Young people seeking a career in the public service may be interested in the tax office’s program for school leavers. Here are the details.
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Qantas: Execs asked to pitch in for three months of baggage handling
At least 100 managers at Qantas have been asked help with baggage handling and other airport tasks. Here’s what you need to know.
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$5.9 billion: Weak fuel-efficiency standards hurting Aussie motorists
Aussie motorists could be saving billions by having tougher standards for car fuel efficiency. Here’s what you need to know.
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The top 20 suburbs with rents under $350
It’s still possible to secure a cheap rental in a decent suburb, although they are certainly becoming harder to find. Here are the top 20 affordable suburbs for renters.
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What renters can expect now property markets are falling
House prices are falling fast but that doesn’t necessarily mean rents will follow suit. Here’s why.
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5 traps to avoid when refinancing your home loan
If you’re thinking about refinancing your home loan in the wake of yet another interest rate rise last week, be sure to avoid these 5 common pitfalls.
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ASX to fall as Labor pushes for aged care worker pay rise
The local market is expected to slide as the Government takes aim at barriers stopping disabled people participating in the labour market. This is your Monday morning wrap.
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Bank of Mum and Dad closed for business
There are fewer funds flowing out of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ as economic conditions worsen. Here’s the state of play for first home buyers.
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Nosy rental agents: When background checks go too far
If you’ve applied for a rental recently, your boss might have been asked a load of seemingly irrelevant questions about your punctuality and work ethic. Here’s what you need to know.
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Have you stopped fibbing to your boss? You’re not alone
Have you found yourself speaking frankly to your boss about topics that used to be off limits? Here’s why we’ve stopped lying to our employers.
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Young Aussies better than boomers at snagging a bargain
Younger Aussies aren’t afraid to ditch their energy providers or banks if they aren’t offering competitive rates. Here’s what you need to know.
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How many job interview rounds are too many?
At what point are multiple rounds of job interviews a waste of everyone’s time? We ask the experts.
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‘Quiet quitting': What it is and why people are doing it
This trend is all about quitting without actually quitting. Here’s what you need to know about this idea.
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What people are ditching as the cost of living soars
Aussies are tightening their belts as inflation surges. Here are the top expenses people are cutting back on.
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22 cents a litre: Why we shouldn’t extend the fuel excise tax
The soaring cost of living has many concerned about the return of the full fuel excise tax next month. Here’s why it may not be a good idea to extend it.
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Centrelink changes: Controversial Workforce Australia program investigated
The Labor Government will set up a new committee to examine the controversial Workforce Australia jobs program. Here’s what you need to know.
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6 tips to help improve your credit position
Aussie mortgage holders are struggling to meet their repayments as interest rates soar. Here are six tips to keep your credit score intact as the cost of living surges and interest rates rise.
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A $285 energy rebate now or free electricity for life
This state government is offering free solar installations to some households, but there’s a catch.