Australian scam victims could get rapid $3,000 refunds. Yet in the UK, it’s more like $160,000Paul Haskell-Dowland, Edith Cowan University
Labor’s JobSeeker reforms are a welcome step – but so far, fall short of a radical rebuildSonia Martin, Australian Catholic University
Interest rates look set to hold, after inflation and fuel costs fell in April. But it’s unlikely to lastStella Huangfu, University of Sydney
Auction sales are sliding, banks are tightening loans. But is the budget really the only factor?James Graham, University of Sydney
After a landmark international court case backed workers’ right to strike, here’s what could changeShae McCrystal, University of Sydney
To avoid future road, rail and renewable blowouts costing billions, Australia needs these 3 big fixesDominic D Ahiaga-Dagbui, Deakin University
Do Australians really ‘work half the week’ just to pay their income tax? See for yourselfHelen Hodgson, Curtin University
‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn?Dorina Pojani, The University of Queensland
This little-known scheme can help first home buyers save thousands more for a deposit, with less taxNatalie Peng, The University of Queensland
Australia is forcing Chinese investors out of rare-earths projects. That creates other risksMarina Yue Zhang, University of Technology Sydney
Rising rents and ‘death taxes’: why wild claims after the budget don’t actually make senseMatthew Bowes, Grattan Institute
The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs nextJason Nassios, Victoria University and Beth Webster
Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made fromJason Tian, Swinburne University of Technology
Businesses need more than generic chatbots to benefit from AI. Will this budget help?Frederik von Briel, The University of Queensland and Ida Someh, The University of Queensland; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in finesJeannie Marie Paterson, The University of Melbourne
Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix thatSuvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology
Making tech giants pay for news was a success the first time around. It can be done againRod Sims, The University of Melbourne
Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?Chris Ogden, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?Jamie Cross, Melbourne Business School
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade risks new costs for the global economySanjoy Paul, University of Technology Sydney
Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortagePi-Shen Seet, Edith Cowan University and Janice Jones, Flinders University
This little-known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealthKatja Hanewald, UNSW Sydney
Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?Warwick Smith, The University of Melbourne
Social media has supercharged real estate marketing – and made it cheaper. But it also brings risksPiyush Tiwari, The University of Melbourne; Godwin Kavaarpuo, The University of Melbourne, and Samuelson Appau, Melbourne Business School
What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?Laura de Zwaan, Queensland University of Technology
How much do you really need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than $1 millionAngel Zhong, RMIT University
Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine printJason Tian, Swinburne University of Technology
How does your super balance compare to other people your age?Natalie Peng, The University of Queensland
I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?Di Johnson, Griffith University
What are family trusts?Jamie Thwin, Griffith University; Brett David Freudenberg, Griffith University, and Melissa Belle Isle, Griffith University
Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flightNatasha Heap, University of Southern Queensland
Sick of spam marketing texts and emails? This is how to stop themTegan Cohen, Queensland University of Technology
What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?Luke Hartigan, University of Sydney
15 Australian companies switched to a four-day work week. It went surprisingly wellJohn L. Hopkins, Deakin University
Worried about your job? You’re not alone. But there are proven ways to ease job insecuritySharon Kaye Parker, Curtin University
‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more workDaniel Angus, Queensland University of Technology
Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strikeShae McCrystal, University of Sydney
No one has been prosecuted for wage theft since it became a crime. 2 inquiries want answersIrene Nikoloudakis, Adelaide University
How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding itFei Gao, University of Sydney
Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflationGeorge Mihaylov, Adelaide University
Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?Angel Zhong, RMIT University
Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback appMirella Atherton, University of Newcastle
Working with First Nations: Delivering on the Priority ReformsAustralia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)