Credit24's Money Matters Blog

Learn what a budget is, how it works, and how it can help you understand and manage your money more effectively.

Learn how the 50/30/20 budgeting rule works and how to adapt it to your income, expenses, and savings goals in Australia.

Learn practical, general strategies to manage your money, reduce everyday expenses, and build stronger financial habits during Australia’s rising cost of living.

Pay yourself first is a simple reverse budgeting method that helps Australians build savings consistently by prioritising savings before everyday spending.

Learn practical ways to reduce your car insurance premium in Australia by comparing policies, adjusting cover wisely, and avoiding common overpayment traps.

Learn practical budgeting and income tips to help you manage retirement expenses, understand your options, and feel more confident about making your money last.

A wedding is an incredibly special day for many people, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. Between the venue, catering, and decorations, it can be easy to get carried away with spending. However, there are plenty of clever ways to save money on your wedding without sacrificing the celebration. Here are some tips to help you plan a beautiful and budget-friendly wedding.

The season of chocolate eggs and pastel-coloured everything is almost here, but don’t let the holiday take a toll on your bank account. Instead, check out our simple financial tips to keep your wallet happy while you indulge in all the Easter fun.

And here we are again, settling into a new year and pondering how fast the last 12 months have come and gone. Many of us reflect on the past year and set goals for the future. And that includes financial goals, too. Putting together a financial checklist for the New Year can help pave the way for what’s ahead and give us goals to work on.

The cost of living crisis looms over the nation, with sky-high prices of food, housing and fuel testing household finances of many Aussies.

Hoppy Easter! After getting through the festive season and first quarter of the year, Easter is nearly here. Along with all the fun and celebrations, often comes an urge to blow your budget and overspend (been there, done that!). Here are some easy money-saving tips to help you maximise fun and minimise Easter costs.