Money
Planning & budgeting
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I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?
With such a significant amount saved, you have numerous options, though some will yield better returns than others.
- by Paul Benson
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Nine ways you can be richer by this time next year
As another year rolls around, it’s a good time to consider how small changes can make a big impact on your wealth this time next year.
- by Nina Hendy
Five tips to help you get on the property ladder in 2025
If you’re caught in the rental trap and are looking for a way to own your own home in 2025, here are some pointers.
- by Nina Hendy
Starting fresh: setting yourself up for money success in 2025
The end of one year and the start of another is a good time to take stock of your financial wellbeing. But don’t be too hard on yourself.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Financial literacy
Four ways to fast-track your finances before 2025
December is a time for new resolutions, but often people overcomplicate financial goals. Here’s how you can fast-track your progress in just three weeks.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Retirement living
Should economic volatility make you delay retirement?
The dream of coasting into a peaceful retirement has become more problematic given cost-of-living issues and tough economic conditions.
- by Grace Bacon
Opinion
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I’m 30 and living with my parents. How do I get back on my feet?
It’s common for people to feel shame or disappointment around how their life is turning out. But the good news is, it’s easy to rebuild.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
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We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?
Investing something as important as your life savings requires a great deal of careful thinking.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Scams
Matthew’s phone was snatched from his hand. In minutes, he’d lost thousands
With an unlocked phone in hand, the thieves had unfettered access to his finances and social media, allowing them to siphon away thousands of dollars.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Financial literacy
Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies
We all think about money in different ways, but our worries tend to manifest in some common concerns.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Money psychology
How to end the cycle of financial self-sabotage
One step forward, two steps back. Is that what your financial life feels like? Fixing this isn’t really about money – it’s about how you think.
- by Paridhi Jain
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