Personal Finance

A court has heard how the mother of a woman, whose dead body was left on a Brisbane apartment verandah for months, was allegedly tricked into sending hundreds of thousands of dollars to her alleged killer.

A man accused of murder allegedly impersonated his dead housemate 29-year-old Qiong Yan for financial gain, a court has been told.

It is helpful to be as financially prepared as possible before leaving a relationship — especially if you are a woman, experts say.

Researchers say women are feeling under represented in politics and struggle to speak up about the issues that matter to them.

If you’ve got an unexpected bill to pay or large expense and you don’t have the money to cover it, here’s what you can do. 

Experts say it is common for women to walk away with less than they are entitled to when it comes to superannuation in divorce or during a separation. 

Experts explain what's reasonable when it comes to a workplace dress code and how enforceable they are. 

Any debt linked to fertility treatment can be a painful reminder for childless people that life didn't go as they planned. And it's often not just financial debt they are left with, either.  

A NSW man has gone to great lengths to cash in on recycling, returning almost half a million cans over seven years to save for his first home.

More Australian renters believe they may have to rent forever, either by choice or because they are priced out of the market. So what does this mean for "forever renters" in the long term?

Most working Australians now have the "right to disconnect" under the Fair Work Act, but experts warn "it's not all black and white".

More than 3 million Australians raided their retirement nest egg during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Bronwyn Helgeson's five-year-old son died, she was left dealing with unimaginable grief and unexpected financial costs.

Living in regional Tasmania means we can afford a house but the trade-off is we miss out on family events and gatherings.

While there's been a big increase in personal finance content online, it's not translating into financial literacy among young people on superannuation.

With external stresses such as cost of living and the housing crisis, many people might be feeling reluctant to make long-term plans, experts say. 

Data shows a one-person household can spend $2,835 per month on living costs compared to couples who spend a combined $4,118 per month, or $2,059 per person.

Calling all home owners in flood and bushfire-prone areas. We want to know how you're dealing with insurance payments.

Looking to lower your insurance premiums? Here's what the experts think about the strategies ABC readers used to get ahead.

The dream of owning property feels out of reach for millions of young Australians. But against the odds, there are young homebuyers achieving it.