Money
Planning & budgeting
One year’s rent, upfront: How far would you go to find a home?
Renters have been forced to get creative as Australia’s housing availability continues to languish.
- by Emily Chantiri
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Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m in my 30s earning over $100k. Do I need a financial adviser?
If you’re expecting a financial adviser to be able to work some miracles with your finances, you might leave disappointed.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Financial literacy
‘Devastating’: Could you spot these symptoms of financial abuse?
Financial coercive control is a manipulative form of abuse that strips people of their independence, dignity and security. It can also be difficult to spot.
- by Grace Bacon
Opinion
Financial literacy
The life-changing money chat to have with your kids
If you can pass on an understanding of the magic of compounding cash and the value of time, you can change their relationship with spending.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Franking credits
Will the new super tax mean my franking credits are taxed twice?
While it might seem like Labor’s new proposal could be taxing you twice, that’s not exactly how the system works.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Financial literacy
Feel hopeless with money? You might be in the ‘messy middle’
Long-lasting wealth is built not from the thrill of the chase, or the excitement of reaching new highs, but from the conviction to keep going through it all.
- by Paridhi Jain
This kitschy ’70s fad is having a comeback (with a hefty price tag)
Once relegated to your parents’ beach shack, these seaside gems are regaining popularity with younger generations.
- by Stephen Crafti
Opinion
Financial literacy
It’s hard to admit, but we can all learn something from Elon Musk
If someone had to financially fail so the rest of us could learn from their mistakes, it might as well be the richest person in the world.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Scams
I lost over $20,000 in a scam. How do I recover?
It’s important to recognise that this can be a traumatic experience, so you need to give yourself enough time to recover.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Inheritance
Want to avoid inheritance fights? Just take after the cardinals
What can the recent papal conclave teach us about estate planning? Quite a lot, actually.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Gender pay gap
The real problem with this podcaster’s ‘stay-at-home wife’ fantasy
Last week, a popular Australian podcaster talked up an “ideal” relationship in which men go off to work while women stay at home and play house.
- by Victoria Devine
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