Money
Planning & budgeting
Opinion
Money psychology
Telling people what they ‘should’ do with money doesn’t work. Here’s why
Last week I wrote a column that prompted a lot of worthy questions from readers. Here’s why I took the approach I did.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Australia votes
What did the election have to do with the price of eggs? Sadly, quite a lot
Three years on, there have been so few big ideas presented from either party that we’re left with little else to discuss than the price of eggs.
- by Victoria Devine
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Should I buy an investment property, or upsize my house?
Property transactions involve numerous additional costs. Are you sure that’s the road you want to go down?
- by Paul Benson
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Inheritance
Lending your kids money? This could save you from going to court
Simply gifting your children or grandchildren their inheritance could pose major issues further down the line.
- by James Steel
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Why have I lost all motivation now that I’m wealthy?
Once you pass the point of chasing money for security’s sake, the whole exercise can start to feel a bit pointless.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Australia votes
I wanted to ask Dutton these nine questions. He never got back to me
Social media content and podcasts are a huge deal in this election. So why didn’t the opposition leader want to come on mine?
- by Victoria Devine
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My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?
Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.
- by Paul Benson
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IVF
As an Australian living in the US, I’ll spend more than $50,000 to have a baby
Living in America presents wonderful opportunities, but the extreme cost of some medical procedures makes me miss Australia’s healthcare.
- by Amanda Smith
Opinion
Australia votes
A message to the major parties: Embrace reform or end up like the Romans
The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform. It’s a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.
- by William Bennett
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Financial literacy
Stop trying to force your finances. Do this instead
Burying your head in the sand, or trying to force yourself to get better, won’t help you fix your financial woes.
- by Paridhi Jain
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I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?
It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.
- by Paul Benson
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