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How to Start Preparing to Lodge Your Tax Return

Get a head start on your taxes with our guide on preparing for your lodge tax return. This article provides tips to make the process easier.

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Cost of Living Index

April 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

April saw a 2.9% month-on-month increase in the daily cost of living, up to $58.84 from $57.17 in March, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

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Budgeting and saving

Why You Should Think About Saving Money for an Emergency Fund

Learn why having an emergency fund is crucial and how it can benefit you. Find out tips and strategies to start saving for unexpected events.

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How do I Choose an International Money Transfer Service?

How to send money overseas and find the best international money transfer service, with tips from Western Union.

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Start Taking Charge of Your Living Expenses

April 2023 Beforepay Beat highlights: Grocery items costing more and how you could save, cost of living drops in March, and tips for managing rising rent.

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Cost of Living Index

March 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

March saw a 1.8% month-on-month decrease in the daily cost of living, down to $57.17 from $58.23 in February, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

3 minute read
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Budgeting and saving

Why Your Grocery Bill Is Costing More

Why grocery shopping has become expensive amid the rising cost of living, and things you can do to save money on your groceries.

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Managing my finances

8 Ways to Ease the Stress of Rising Rent Prices

Are you feeling the pressure of the rental crisis and rising rent in Australia? Learn 8 practical ways to save money and ease the cost of living stress.

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Get to Financial Independence with These Tips

March 2023 highlights from The Beforepay Beat: How to feel confident about your finances, tips to keep your debt under control, and utilities prices driving up the average daily cost of living.

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Managing my finances

6 Ways You Can Manage Your Debt

These 6 simple practices could help you make informed decisions about your financial future and provide ways to get better at managing your debt.

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Cost of Living Index

February 2023 Beforepay Cost of Living Index

February saw a 2.5% month-on-month increase in the daily cost of living, up to $58.23 from $56.83 in January, according to the Beforepay Cost of Living Index.

3 minute read

Salary Boosting Strategies & Popular Ways to Spend on Valentine’s Day

Highlights from the February 2023 edition of The Beforepay Beat newsletter: Tips to boost your salary, in-demand skills and a snapshot of spending on Valentine's Day!

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