How to outsmart scammers when pre-Christmas shopping
The looming Black Friday sales and holiday season is a key target for criminals. Experts share their tips to defend yourself.
Personal Finance
Investment success using other people’s money
Investors have used borrowed funds to multiply their gains – and sadly their losses – for decades, but it’s lost a little lustre lately.
Young investors take risks but aren’t afraid to save
Don’t look now, but Australia’s youngest generations of investors are saving as well as spending.
The top money tip retirees would give their younger selves
Seniors have shared the financial moves they wish they made earlier in their lives. What would you do? Take our poll.
Pocket money: how much is too much?
Three key questions dominate parents’ thinking about pocket money in a world of digital payments and rising living costs.
Tighten time limit on tardy super fund payouts, say support groups
The government should implement a time limit on super funds paying out life insurance claims, super support groups say.
Share tips: will these uranium stocks go boom for investors?
Uranium stocks have had a rough year but feature highly in this week’s “buy” recommendations from our Share Tips columnists.
Digital nomad revolution: are you ready to join?
As the debate about working at home versus the office intensifies, a growing group of people are taking remote work to extremes.
How Donald Trump affects your home loan
Donald Trump’s second stint at being US President could have more of an impact on your money than you think. Here’s why.
Superannuation funds fiasco: what you should do now
ASIC’s legal battle against industry super fund Cbus could spread through the sector, and experts have valuable advice for members.
Saving without sacrifice: Build your bank balance without killing fun
Spending money on enjoyment should not be seen as wasting it, and a good mindset and plan can help you save at the same time.
Inflation’s impact over 40 years: and the loser is …
Surging living costs sharpen peoples’ focus on rising prices. See the top 25 biggest increases from the Consumer Price Index.
Why Australians’ wealth is more equal than most
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, but not as rich and poor as people in other countries. See how Australia measures up.
CommBank breaks a big share price barrier
In the space of minutes on Monday Commonwealth Bank shares hit $150 and its market cap reached $250bn. Where to next?
Cryptocurrency to keep climbing, says $7bn man
Mike Novogratz from Galaxy Digital says crypto is set to surge again, but we won’t see speculative bubbles like 2017 and 2021.
Share tips: stock market experts take a stick to NAB
National Australia Bank and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises feature strongly in new share market buy, hold and sell recommendations.
Bitcoin booms with Trump victory: where to next?
Bitcoin’s resurrection has been almost as impressive as Donald Trump’s, and has cryptocurrency enthusiasts crowing.
Early inheritance pressure takes its toll on older Australians
The juggle of helping kids financially while affording your own retirement is getting trickier, but seniors still plan to give an early inheritance. Take our poll.
How to beat bill shock
Nobody likes nasty financial surprises, and many have been piling up as inflation rises. But there are ways to protect yourself.
Interest rates on hold: what’s next for borrowers
The Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision was expected, but what happens next remains uncertain, economists say.
Why interest rate holding pattern is hitting households hard
High interest rates have created winners and losers, but the losers are feeling much more pain as the RBA sits on its hands again.
Who’s guarding your super if you aren’t?
Your superannuation savings can be attacked from many angles, so it pays to protect this large lifelong asset. Here’s what to watch.
Will the Magnificent Seven start shooting blanks?
Investors love giant tech stocks including Apple, Microsoft and Meta, but some analysts say their short-term outlook is shaky.
Share tips: experts’ buy, hold and sell suggestions
This week’s share tips columnists examine some of the biggest names on the ASX, and they may be ripe for profit-taking.
Why homeowners should retire happier than the rest
Real estate is harder than ever to afford for first home buyers, but the struggle pays off when retirement arrives.
Investment wisdom passed down from Warren Buffett’s mentor
It was first published 75 years ago and the book that inspired $200bn man Warren Buffett still has a lot to teach.
How to avoid travel money mistakes
Foreign exchange can be frightful for your finances when holidaying overseas, so remember this golden rule.
ASIC sues high-interest, high-fee lender, and more cases coming
Former footy stars were among those hit by Oak Capital’s lending model, and Australia’s corporate cop is fighting back.
Five figures in today’s CPI that could keep interest rates high
The Reserve Bank looks unlikely to raise interest rates after new CPI numbers, but some inflation factors may keep cuts away.
Overlooked tax deductions could be costing you big money
Hundreds of millions of dollars go begging each year in forgotten tax deductions, but some can be recovered. See our top 10 list.
Retirement saving: are you a super spouse?
Superannuation balances can be boosted significantly and tax savings await for people who are generous towards their partner.
Don’t like your kids? There are other inheritance options
As trillions of dollars of assets begin transferring from baby boomers, money and law specialists warn parents to be careful.
Share tips: a global flavour for your stock portfolio
Our experts’ buy, hold and sell recommendations this week have an international element. See their top suggestions.
Money pain: the harsh household cost of being busy
Too busy to check the interest rate and conditions on your loans and deposits? It could be losing you thousands of dollars a year.
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