This Month
CBA’s Comyn says student debt tweak helps but housing supply is key
The bank CEO was echoed by HECS architect Bruce Chapman, who said Jim Chalmers’ changes made sense but fixing home affordability required more residences.
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The reason so many adult children are challenging wills
Soaring property prices have increased the size of the prize in inheritance disputes. And the bigger the estate, the better your chances.
Why Westpac’s chief economist is quitting social media for 90 days
Luci Ellis is taking a break from social media, alcohol, chocolate and even swearing. Here’s why.
The obsessions that make Nagi Maehashi tick
The drive that took the RecipeTin Eats founder and bestselling author to PwC, Brookfield and out on her own is about more than simply selling cookbooks.
The ‘singles tax’ stings, but can you put a price on happiness?
Studies suggest the price of choosing to live alone could be anywhere between 3 per cent and 15 per cent.
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January
‘How I plan to make $300,000 in passive income by 50’
Even with an $8 million property portfolio, Simone Boer and her partner, Paul Kudilczak, can’t quit their day jobs – yet.
How this Millennial plans to get wealthy even as a ‘forever renter’
What if the great Australian dream could be rewritten to exclude home ownership? Young people like Rosie Wilson are giving it a red hot go.
17 stock picks from three top-performing fundies
Three Australian fund managers who delivered annualised double-digit returns over the past 10 years share their views on what’s next for listed markets.
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Sydney attack meets ‘modern standard of terrorism’: Jewish leader
Alex Ryvchin, the suspected target of an antisemitic attack, warns about a rise in levels of hate directed at Jewish communities; Israel confirms deal to handover hostages reached. Follow updates here.
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Rail union calls NSW government’s legal action a ‘smokescreen’
NSW government pursues legal action to end work bans; President Joe Biden issues grim warning; SES issues wet weather warning. How the day unfolded.
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Sayers’ boutique firm loses key partner as departures mount
Tom Considine, a former senior public servant, left Sayers Group in December and has joined KordaMentha’s real estate team.
Jewish leaders say success of Dreyfus trip hinges on change at home
Jewish community leaders say the attorney-general’s Israel trip needs to deliver a change in federal policies towards the Jewish state upon his return.
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Wealthy people tend to have mastered this simple savings strategy
Automating your savings so that on payday money is immediately funnelled into accounts to meet your long-term goals is one of the simplest ways to get ahead.
I have no spouse or kids. This is what my will looks like
Kerrie Claffey has mapped out plans to leave money to charities close to her heart.
They own 8 properties but this couple still had FOMO for their kids
In a panic over property prices some parents are rushing to gift or lend their kids money for a home deposit. But certain strategies are better than others.
How to invest your way to a bigger home deposit
The housing market is not friendly to would-be buyers without help from mum and dad. So many are turning to the sharemarket for help.
December 2024
How to calculate your financial freedom number (and why you should)
Do you know the rule of 25? It’s one of the core tenets of the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement – or FIRE – and a useful starting point for mapping out long-term money goals.
How to buy real estate with siblings (so it doesn’t end in tears)
As high property prices make it harder to save a deposit and service a mortgage, it may be tempting to buy with a sibling. Answer these 10 questions first.
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You’ve seen this book everywhere. TikTok is responsible
The romance novel “Icebreaker” has sold almost 2 million copies since publisher Anthea Bariamis discovered it on BookTok, a forum turning the fiction industry on its head.
12 books fiction lovers will give (or hope to receive)
We asked prominent Australian writers, readers, tome-buyers and page turners to tell us what they are most hoping to get – and send to others.
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