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A collection of key learnings that will help you make better money decisions.

Why does the cost of living still feel high when inflation is at a 4 year low?

Wondering why you're still struggling with cost of living? We'll tell you why!

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· Posted on
August 19, 2025

Canadian basic wear brand Gildan buys Hanesbrands for $2.2 billion but Bonds (and Robert Irwin’s jocks) may not survive the deal

Gildan agreed to buy the US apparel brand, Hanesbrands, in a $2.2 billion USD cash and stock deal.

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1
min read
· Posted on
August 18, 2025

Ampol fills up its tank with 500 new servos in a $1.1 billion mega deal with EG

Ampol has announced plans to acquire EG Group’s 500-strong Australian service station portfolio for $1.1 billion.

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1
min read
· Posted on
August 18, 2025

So-fa so good for Temple & Webster as it celebrates a sixfold profit jump as Aussies look to spend on homewares and furniture again

Temple & Webster's revenue rose 21% to $601 million for the year to June 30.

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1
min read
· Posted on
August 18, 2025

Perplexity tries to poach Chrome from Google for $34.5 billion USD... just in time to ruin Chromes 20th birthday

Perplexity has lobbed a $34.5 billion USD bid for one of Google’s most valuable products, Google Chrome.

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1
min read
· Posted on
August 18, 2025

Westpac’s $1.9 billion quarterly profit can’t hide the fact brokers are stealing 54% of its home loan lunch

Westpac’s share price jumped 6% but its home loans were on a decline at 3%.

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1
min read
· Posted on
August 18, 2025