Yesterday
Barnaby Joyce reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
The Nationals MP says he is confident of a recovery due to an early diagnosis; 12 electorates remain on a knife edge including Melbourne. How the day unfolded.
This Month
Why investors (but not workers) are raving about Microsoft, Meta
The big-tech AI party seemed to be winding down, but Meta and Microsoft say the night is still young.
You are (much) wealthier than you know, thanks to an $897,610 perk
The aged pension means every couple in Australia is already a millionaire – they just don’t know it. Here’s how we worked that out and what it means for you.
April
My husband died at age 37. Here’s how I survived financially
Last-minute changes to super and estate planning allowed Lisa Chew to manage the family finances once her husband was gone.
The $24m inheritance that was almost split 10 ways
Sydney artist Mimi Jaksic Berger, businessman Andrew Findlay and Queenslander Raveica Negrean all died with “homemade” wills. That’s a problem.
For one day a year this fund lets you invest like a family office
Limiting when you accept money seems a strange way for a fund to attract investment. But this private equity fund is also almost debt-free. What’s going on?
How a bear market will hit your wealth: From $200k to $3.8m
So far, the cost of Donald Trump’s presidency has been felt by bond and stock traders. But if pain persists, it could cost wealthy retirees $100 a week.
A new fear is spreading on Wall St, and it’s not recession
Traders turned to drink last week as Donald Trump sparked financial crisis fears; Anthony Albanese lays Labor’s housing policies, announces universal tax deduction. See how the day unfolded here.
3 charts that show why housing is a key battleground for PMs
Residential property values have surged almost five times as much under Coalition governments than Labor ones over the past 35 years. Here are the reasons.
Have spare cash? Here’s where to invest $5000 now
With Donald Trump still engaged in a trade war with China and tariff hikes for the rest of the world on hold for the next 90 days, turbulent market conditions are here to stay.
One surprising group sailed through the Trump turmoil - here’s how
As markets plunged, jumped, slumped and soared around them, the one thing this group didn’t do was panic.
4 ways investors can play the tariff ‘Trumpastrophe’
Retail investors should do these four things as markets tank; from $4.90 Sharpies to $US1 million a head dinners, Donald Trump’s family made a mint last week; Elon Musk splits from Trump on tariffs. See how the day unfolded.
Passive investors are smashing active ones – except in one key area
One of the fastest-growing asset classes in Australia is also a rare happy place for active managers. We explain why.
4 charts reveal whether to cash out as markets tank
Warren Buffett, Li Ka-shing and Chanticleer emeritus Tony Boyd cashed up before Donald Trump roiled markets. Did they do the right thing?
March
This 5-minute test promises to make you a better investor
It’s never been easier to get a “money personality” assessment that offers to unlock your personal investing secrets. But is there any science to it?
You don’t need a family office to buy shares in unicorns
For as little as $8000, investors can buy stock in unlisted tech superstars like Airwallex on a market that, at first glance, looks and feels a lot like a public market. Is Canva next?
Trump advisers backpedal on tariffs before ‘Liberation Day’
The “reciprocal” tariffs may not be as bad as markets expect; coalition will cap public service at post-COVID level; Donald Trump “touched” by Vladimir Putin commissioning a portrait of him. See how the day unfolded.
How to power your home with your EV (and save $30,000)
A South Australian winery that’s almost entirely powered by the sun and two Nissan Leafs gives a glimpse of what a low-cost, green energy future looks like.
This key index is flashing a clear US recession warning
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies is bearing the brunt of Donald Trump; Vanuatu on US banning list; tariffs on Australian beef would push up McDonald’s prices. See how the day unfolded here.
What to do when disaster strikes your holiday house
While loss or damage to a beloved family retreat may not be as wrenching as a hit on your main home, the process of getting it fixed has challenges that can be equally infuriating, baffling and stressful.