Money
Balance Is The Goal, But Burnout Is The Norm—Is This What Your 9 To 5 Looks Like?
With things like flexible working, financial wellness and company values all piping hot topics right now, we wanted to find out just what it…
5 Hacks To Keep Some Coin In Your Pocket And Your Pets Happy And Out Of Mischief
We’ve teamed up with the animal lovers at Petsure to reveal five super simple tips to keep your four-legged mates happy and…
These Are The New Working From Home Tax Changes You Need To Know About
Your quick guide to nailing a juicy tax return.
How A Credit Score Is Actually Calculated And How It Can Impact You
Credit scores are a mysterious beast. How do they actually work? How are they even calculated? And what does that mean to the average…
How To Buy Your First Home Without A 20% Deposit Or The Bank Of Mum and Dad
Your first home deposit could be the largest single sum you ever have to hand over. First-time buyers can struggle to pull together the…
Why Speaking To Experts Could Be Your Ticket To Getting A Sweet Deal On Your First Home Loan
From admin to budgeting to a whole new dictionary of real estate lingo – it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed before…
Everything You Need To Know If You’re Thinking Of Buying A Car This Year
If 2023 is the year you pimp your life with a four-wheel charriot, you've come to the right place.
How To Prep For Buying Your First Home When You Don’t Know Where To Start
Real talk: the thought of buying your first home can be seriously intimidating. It seems like every other day the news is hitting us with a…
10 Budgeting Tips To Get A Jump On Your Savings This Year
Make a budget they said, it’ll be fun they said.
How 3 Millennials And Gen Z Are Setting Themselves Up For Retirement Success
As it turns out, 90% of Australians who have not yet retired have started to think about it.
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Cryptocurrency In 2023
The digital money movement is on the up with everyday folks investing their hard-earned cash in it.
How To Get Into The Property Market According To 3 Millennials Who’ve Done It
Buying your first home can be a pretty daunting task. Here's what three millennials wish they knew before they got started.
5 Ways I Invested In My Health, Wealth And Happiness In One Week
I decided to spend a week investing in my own health, wealth and happiness to set me up for long-term success.
We Asked About Your Investing Habits, Here’s What You Shared
In partnership with Syfe, the investing app that champions long-term wealth and investment, we asked you about your money habits, so we…
How To Manage Your Money Coming Into The Spending Season
Christmas is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you could’ve sworn it was January like five minutes ago.…
How to Get Paid What You Are Worth As A Freelancer
Find out how to charge what you're worth as a freelancer in a competitive market.
How To Save Money In 6 Simple Steps
We all know that feeling—that pit in the stomach—when you’re thinking about your financial situation, whether you’re…
What A Recession In Australia Could Mean For You
The past few years have been uncertain, to say the least.
Broaden Your Knowledge On Sustainable Investing With This 101 Guide
Going green doesn't mean your investments will be lean.
Get Your Finances Ready For Silly Season With These 4 Simple Money Hacks
We know this is not what you want to hear right now, but the silly season is right around the corner.
34 Cryptocurrency Buzz Words You Need To Know
While crypto isn’t nearly as complicated as it seems, it does come with a new set of lingo for you to learn and master.
Boost Your Trading Game With This New App
If you want to become a trading pro from the convenience of your pocket, check out the new trading app, moomoo, launching in Australia. With…
Debt Consolidation Explained, And How It Can Help You Save On Your Loans
If you’re starting to lose track of multiple loans and feel like you’re stuck in a vicious cycle of high-interest charges, debt…
We Tried 7 Mindfulness Apps And Here’s What We Found
We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found.
Our Top Tips On Managing Burnout At Work If The Flames Are Tickling Your Toes
Cashing in your AL and going on vacay might seem tempting, but these tips will help your craft a healthy foundation for dealing with burnout…
How To Find And Invest In Socially Responsible Companies
We’re becoming more conscious about the social impact of our everyday choices—from the clothes we buy to where our food is…
Here Are 5 Top Tips To Become A Goal-Setting Pro
We share tips on how to implement achievable goals, ahead of Reason Season with Rob and Lachlan from Funny Business.
Here’s How To Create A Morning Routine You Can Actually Stick To
Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.
Here’s How You Can Win A Wellness Getaway For Two And Spruce Up Your Healthy Habits
Join us for a four-week course to help you establish healthy habits and improve your overall wellness.
5 Tips For Dealing With The Rising Cost Of Living
If your bills are getting the better of you, here’s five tips to help manage the rising cost of living.
How To Prepare For Getting Pre-Approval On Your First Home Loan
Getting onto the property ladder is an exciting (and daunting) time, and one of the first steps that you should take is to get pre-approval…
5 Easy Investments You Should Make To Start Building Up Your Wealth
With the property market getting harder to crack and prices booming, here are some alternative investments worth making.
Ladies Talk Money Answer Your Tax-Time Questions
Co-founder of Ladies Talk Money, Jess Brady, answers your burning health insurance questions, so you can feel a little more…
How To Save Money For Your Future Travel Plans
Because your money should always be working for you, especially if it involved future cocktails on a beach.
6 Tips To Start The 2023 New Financial Year Strong
A new financial year is a great time to reset your finances and put systems in place to help you keep on top of your income, expenses and…
How To Set Financial Goals And Jump Start Your Savings
In 2022, it's important to hit refresh on your finances and have some savings set aside for emergencies.
5 Ways To Upskill And Smash Your Career Goals In 2022
'New year, new me' season has come and gone and right now is the time that counts. It's where making good on habits, and a…
Here’s Exactly When You Should Buy A House
So you’ve all seen the news. Heard the headlines. Property is going up. Property is going way up. Property is going down. Property…
5 Epic Money Hacks To Get You Over The Finish Line
Let’s be real, 2020 has been tough on your soul and your wallet. If you were one of the many people who lost their jobs or had their…
8 Easy Ways To Sell Your Old Stuff Online And Make Bank
If you’ve been on the decluttering bandwagon lately, here’s how to shift your stuff and make bank on online marketplaces.
Everything You Need To Know About NFTs
Heard the term NFT thrown around a lot lately, but have no clue what it means? We get it. Between Bitcoin and Dogecoin and all the other…
Scope This Beginners Guide To Clean Money
There are plenty of ways to live a greener, more eco-conscious lifestyle. Ditching single-use plastic helps, as does eating less or no meat,…
Here’s How You Can Invest In The World’s Most Ethical Beauty Brand For Just $250
Vegan, cruelty-free beauty empire, Kester Black, is giving customers the unique opportunity to buy shares in the company for the very…
A Game-Changing Cryptocurrency App Just Landed In Australia
From bitcoin to blockchain, NFT’s to mining, we get it—the world of cryptocurrency can be intimidating for us mere mortals.…
9 Bank Accounts You Need To Manage Your Money Better
Like most things in life, organisation is the key to success. Getting healthy? Meal plan. Getting fit? Stick to a workout schedule. Getting…
5 Ways To Band Together With Your Flatmates And Save Extra Cash
Flatmates. They’re there for you through thick and thin. When you need to borrow a cute outfit, have no food in the fridge so you…
5 Tips To Help You Juggle Your Weekly Expenses And Budget
To help you make everyday banking easier, we’ve partnered with Suncorp to serve up some easy tips to juggling your weekly…
Here’s Why You Need To Take Yourself On A Money Date
When was the last time you sat yourself down and got your financial ducks in a row? The thought of sorting out your finances might give you…
Here’s Everything To Know About The 2021 Budget If You’re A Young Person In Australia
Bearing more suspense than the next season of Stranger Things 4.
5 Things A Personal Finance Trainer Wants You To Know
Imagine if you were dropping debt instead of dropping burpees.
How To Be Financially Secure When Moving Out Of Home For The First Time
Nothing screams independence more than moving out sans help from the bank of mum and dad.
Here’s How Your Level Of Self Love Can Impact Your Money Mindset
Almost all of us struggle with our self-confidence at some point or another. From imposter syndrome to body hang ups, there’s always…
6 Simple Steps To Use Credit Cards Responsibly
There’s no denying that credit cards can lead to overspending. Research has shown that when you use a credit card for purchases, you…
I’m The Founder Of Urban List, Here’s What I’ve Learned About Financing Dreams
One of the trickiest things about personal finance is that everyone has a point of view. I’m not an expert, but I am turning 40 this…
Why We’re Partnering With Australia’s Hottest New Fintech And What It Means For You
Today, Urban List launched a new partnership with one of Australia’s brightest fintechs—a personal investing platform…
Lose Your Investing Virginity With The New Platform Designed To Make It A Breeze
We get it. Investing can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the game, which is probably why only 1 in 5 Australians…
Cue The Inspiration, Mitch Revs On Art, Surfing And How He Spends His Hard-Earned Coin
The coastal cool artworks by Mitch Revs are, in a word, gorgeous. Best known for his kaleidoscopic, cartoon-style depicting surfers doing…
Treat Your Bae On A Budget With These Simple Romance Hacks
You’re either bang into V-day (read: sprinkles on everything and roses galore) or you’re not (read: nightmares about high school…
Step Into The Styled-Up World Of Violet Atkinson As We Chat Fashion And Payday Treats
With her achingly-cool style, bold-hued Instagram and impressive catalogue of designer clients, there are no surprises why Violet Atkinson…
From Budget Savvy To Best Life, Check Out How Sophia Athas Spends Her Hard-Earned Dollars
In case you haven’t already stumbled across her Instagram—a gold mine of inspiration peppered with embellished…
Here’s How To Kick Emotional Spending To The Curb
Spending on stuff we don’t need is the ultimate thief of joy, but all too often those purchases happen when we’re in a specific…
Get Clued Up On Why Renting Is On The Rise And How You Can Use It To Your Advantage
From curating your dream lifestyle to decking out your digs in your unique style, here’s everything you need to know about renting and…
5 New Year’s Money Resolutions To Make 2021 Your Best Yet
How is it already the season to be muttering New Year’s resolutions?! In the year that’s felt like it’s lasted for 84…
Make Money On YouTube With These Super Easy Tricks
It’s the big question of our generation—can you actually make decent bucks reviewing Kylie's latest lip kit? The answer is,…
Listen Up, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Ethical Investing
Investing has become the talk of the town lately, and it’s no wonder. Instead of leaving your money to slack off in a savings account…
Cash Up, Here’s How To Make Money On Instagram
Good news, it’s not all about being an influencer.
Listen Up, Here’s How To Make Money Off TikTok
You don't have to be Addison Rae Easterling for a lucrative career on TikTok.
Up Your Green Game, Here’s How To See How Climate Conscious Your Bank Is
Let’s take a moment to think about your bank account. Chances are, you haven’t given a great deal of thought about how you bank,…
Here’s How This 5 Minute Money Hack Can Make A Lifelong Positive Impact On Climate Change
Most Australians have bank accounts, and collectively, it’s safe to say it adds up to a helluva lot of money. The difficult truth,…
Order Up Beehives And Mineral Pools, These Low-Cost Eco Homes Are Changing The Housing Game
And they can be built anywhere.
How To Save $10K For A Rainy Day And Stash Cash On Autopilot
How different would life be if you didn’t have to worry how you’d pay for a new tyre, or what you’d do if you were made…
Why You Might Need An Emergency Fund, And How Much Should Be In It
If any year was going to be the face of an emergency fund, it’s got to be 2020. It’s just one disaster after the next. If…
Here’s Everything To Know About The 2020 Budget If You’re A Young Person In Australia
Get the lowdown on home homeownership, tax cuts, JobMaker and the environment.
From Splurger To Saver: How To Spot Your Emotional Spending Triggers And Break The Spending Cycle
Oh, 2020. It’s been a wild ride. You could be forgiven for thinking that the only shred of joy left is hearing the postie arriving…
6 Ways To Slash Your Grocery Spend Without Losing Your Masterchef Status
2020 has been a wild ride, but at least we’ve had some top TV to get us through. We won’t lie, indulging in Scottish heartthrob…
Calling All Side Hustle Kings And Queens, Here’s How To Maximise Your Cash Flow
When Australia first plunged into lockdown earlier this year, many of us jumped head first into a side hustle. Some due to redundancies and…
5 Ways To Live A Greener Life And Save Money While You’re At It
2020 has proven just how quickly everything can change. We never know what’s around the corner, so it pays to get on top of your money…
7 Ways To Save Big On Bills And Free Up Cash For More Fun Stuff
2020 hasn’t turned out exactly like any of us had planned. But while we’re stuck at home unable to throw our money at bartenders…
Make It Rain, Here’s How To Set Up And Automate An Investment Strategy Like A Total Boss
With interest rates so low, investing in shares is becoming a popular choice for financially lit(erate) Aussies to get more bang for their…
Everything You Need To Know About The JobKeeper And JobSeeker Extensions
All the updates made simple.
How To Split ‘Wants’ And ‘Needs’ To Help Serial Spenders Stash Serious Cash
To say 2020 has thrown us some financial curveballs would be an understatement. At Urban List, we’re all about helping you to live…
Discover How Melbourne’s Most Iconic Doughnuts Are Tackling Adversity During Lockdown
At Urban List, we believe small businesses are the lifeblood of our cities and our communities, and with 2020 throwing every curveball in…
Notebook At The Ready, Here’s How To Get Financially Lit
It’s the buzz term being thrown around everywhere: it seems we all want to get financially lit(erate). But what does it actually mean?…
Check Out The One Budget Hack That Will Help You Save More With Less Effort
Save more with less effort? Sounds good to us. Budgeting has a long-standing reputation as the restrictive, boring antithesis to your best…
Get Clued Up On 11 Ways To Make Your Cash Work Harder This New Financial Year
Best money year ever? During a global pandemic and the worst recession in a century? Niche, we know. But, if you’ve written off your…
Listen Up, Here’s How To Grow Your Money By Micro-Investing
Put simply, micro-investing involves investing small amounts of money regularly into the share market, usually into what are called ETFs.…
5 Easy Ways To Get A Handle On Budgeting Post COVID-19
With dining out back on the menu, cheeky afternoon drinks at the pub back on the cards and our social lives beginning to prosper once…
Make Your Side Hustle A Reality With This Guide To Small Business Grants
Small business grants can enable businesses in their infancy to grow, and more established business to expand and diversify. Grants are…
Get Prepped, Here’s How To Make The Most Out Of Tax Time After COVID-19
To find out what’s really going on at the end of this financial year, we spoke with Andrew Elmore who heads up Darkwave, a…
Listen Up, Here’s Exactly How To Buy Your First Property
If old pal COVID has put somewhat of a spanner in the works of your 2020 property plans, you’re most certainly not alone. Aside from…
Before You Withdraw Your Super, Consider The Long Haul And Read This First
If you’ve been laid off or had your hours and your salary reduced by 20% due to the "Rona", then you may be seriously considering…
Keep Your Coin, Here’s How To Save Big On Your Phone Bill And Live Your Best Life
The past few months have been a wild ride and now more than ever, there’s a need to get on top of your finances.
Budget Tips To Help You Avoid ‘Revenge Spend’ And Thrive Post COVID-19’
While we’re no money experts, we’re sensing that launching into ‘revenge spending’ probably isn’t the best…
Take Note, Here’s A Beginner’s Guide To Investing During Coronavirus
You may have heard around the traps that stocks are going on the cheap, and while there may be some truth to that, it’s important to…
Don’t Panic, Here’s What You Should Be Doing With Your Super Right Now
The economic impact of COVID-19 has everybody whispering the S word—super. Your superannuation is partly invested in the share market,…
Here’s What To Do If Your Income Was Affected By Coronavirus
Right now, it feels like things are getting bleaker by the day as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, and Aussie freelancers and…
Get Clued Up On The 5 Best Neo Banks Worth Checking Out Right Now
Extra time at home means now is the perfect time to sort out your finances once and for all. If you’re looking for a nifty new bank to…
Here’s How You Can Start Making Money Online Today
Thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, we’re staring down the barrel of potential periods of self-isolation—so why not earn a…
Keep Your Coin, Here’s How to Save on Entertainment Costs
If your 2020 plan is to get on top of your finances, you’re probably trying your hand at this budgeting thing. You know the…
How This Serial Spender Became The Finance Guru Our Generation Needs
If you’ve googled the combo of “millennial”, “Generation Z” and “money” lately, you’ll know…
7 Of The Best Finance Apps You Need To Help Get On Top Of Your Cash
So, you’ve emptied your bags, cleaned out the car and looked under the couch. Still don’t know where your money went? And payday…
5 New Years Resolutions You Need To Make For Your Bank Balance In 2020
To help make sure your New Years resolutions for your bank balance actually happen, Urban List's resident money guru Ben Nash has…
How To Get Your Budget In Shape So You Can Live Your Best Summer Ever
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been in a situation where you had some intentions around your money but failed to…
The Best Podcasts To Listen To If You Want To Kickstart Your Side Hustle
It's time to start that second life you've been dreaming of.
Here’s Exactly How You Can Achieve Financial Wellbeing Today
A big chunk of my professional life is spent helping people improve their money wellbeing. And that’s lead me to spend a lot of time…
5 Seriously Simple Steps To Future Proof Your Finances
We all know it’s important to think ahead when it comes to your money, but there are so many things you need to be across it’s…
6 Of The Juiciest Business Podcasts That Will Charge Up Your Career
Not all business and career podcasts are made equal. Fact.
How To Ask Your Boss For A Raise…And Actually Get It
Asking your boss for a raise is next-level tricky compared to reminding your housemate to transfer you twenty bucks for the internet.
Sustainable Investing Is A Thing And This Is What You Need To Know
If you’re trying to get ahead with your money, getting your investments right is one of the keys to success.
5 Genius Hacks To Make Money From Your Tax Return
So it’s that time of the year. When you need to dig through the shoe box, scroll through your smartphone camera roll, or scour the…
Why Equity Crowdfunding Has Become A Big Deal All Of A Sudden
With all the hype around the startup scene, and all the money being made, it’s no wonder people are looking at how they can get…
5 Ways To Get Your Funds Sorted In 2019
As the new year rolls around, lots of people start thinking about the things they want to achieve over the next 12 months. And getting your…
Everything You Need To Know About Neobanks
There’s a new kid on the block. And no I’m not reminiscing about the 90’s boy band, I’m talking about a new…