LFLacey Filipich

1. Article · Aug 3, 2026 · Lacey Filipich

   Keen to invest but don't know where to start? Our expert breaks it down (opens the original)

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   Have you ever thought about investing in shares, but don't know where to start? If you've put it off because you've found the terminology intimidating, you're not alone. It can feel like a foreign language when you first start, but I promise it's much less scary than it looks when you get into it. When it comes to acronyms about shares, I have a favourite: ETF, which stands for exchange traded fund. ETFs are part of a group known as index funds. With so much uncertainty in the world, it's hard t

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2. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · Lacey Filipich

   Don't ask? Don't get: Five places to negotiate your bills to save money (opens the original)

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   Does the thought of asking for a discount or pay rise make you cringe? Me too. While negotiating is normal or even expected in many countries, some of us may feel socially conditioned not to haggle for a better deal. As a child, I watched in mortification as my parents embraced negotiation in their everyday lives. As an adult, I found the courage to try it myself, cringe and all. I can sum it up for you in four words: Don't ask? Don't get. Negotiating to reduce your spending and increase your in

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