Cutting mortgage costsProperty InvestingMore than 100,000 mortgage holders are refinancing every quarter as interest rates start to move lower. Here’s the smart way to do it.
Secret formulaWishThe Pilota Sport Classiche at the marque’s HQ in Fiorano is as thrilling as it is terrifying for our motoring editor.
Stephen Corby
‘fool’s gold’The Wall Street JournalLeveraged funds that own gold have soared this year. But they can fall just as fast.
Debbie Carlson
EXPERT GUIDEWishThe chef and author on how to live – and eat – well in the popular Italian region’s quieter months.
Kim Wilson
PAYMENTS PRESSUREInvestingWell that was an interesting reporting season, with profit and dividend surprises sparking volatility | SEE THE BLUE CHIPS’ PAYMENT DATES
money makersInvestingFrom losing everything on futures trading to managing billions – fund manager Roger Montgomery shares the defining moment that taught him about risk.
young v old ideasInvestingBig banks or tech? ESG versus profits at all cost? Family clashes on investing are complicating Australia’s great wealth transfer.
asset bubblesThe Wall Street JournalSpeculative bubbles aren’t always an omen of something more sinister. But beware of reading too much into a current fad in a bull market.
Martin Baccardax
Home price twistThe government’s first-home buyer scheme has created a golden opportunity for property investors in suburbs under $1m, while potentially pricing out the very people it aims to help.
combatting scamsPersonal FinanceMajor investment scandals are set to accelerate as artificial intelligence supercharges scams. An expert says financial literacy is key to combatting AI-powered fraud.
new world orderThe US government’s $13bn stake in Intel signals a dramatic shift in capitalism, raising questions about whether Australia could use similar tactics to boost public services.
‘unimaginable heights’Rich LifeThe most exclusive luxury mansions are attracting staggering secret offers, positioning the very top of the property market for a ‘new era of ultra-prestige’ | SEE THE TOP 10 LIST
unorthodox arrangementThe Wall Street JournalIntel shares have risen thanks to Donald Trump’s deal getting the US government a 10 per cent stake in the chip maker. Not many analysts seem to agree it will help for long.
Martin Baccardax
Australia stands on the brink of an artificial generational divide as Labor’s tax plans target the savings of elderly citizens.
Dollars & SenseCapital GainsOur financial adviser considers if it is wise to use super to pay down a mortgage when you retire, as a reader asks about giving children money to buy a home.
Josh Pennell
Wealth lessonsPersonal FinanceTop investors reveal the valuable lessons they’re teaching their children about the sharemarket, including why losing money early can be a blessing.
MansionPropertyRecent interest rate cuts have supercharged Australia’s housing market, but one unexpected city is leading the price surge.
Megan Lieu
ANALYSISPersonal FinanceA shock jump in inflation – driven by an electricity price surge – does not spell the end of RBA interest rate cuts this year. Here’s why.
time to sellCommonwealth Bank’s stellar performance masks concerning weaknesses in the Australian stockmarket, as global indexes leave local shares trailing far behind.
Will Hamilton
Housing crisisProperty InvestingThe plan to solve the housing crisis by bringing in super funds could backfire, with warnings of potential rent hikes.
costly legal battlesRetirementLegal disputes over wills have surged as rising property values and complex family dynamics fuel inheritance battles that can come at a hefty cost.
road-user chargePersonal FinanceIt’s time electric vehicle owners paid their fair share of road maintenance and development costs. I’m one of them.
early wealth transferRetirementParents are abandoning traditional inheritance practices in an unprecedented wealth transfer that’s transforming how families handle money across generations.
key tipsProperty InvestingSecrets that rich people use to power up their property wealth can be copied by anyone who understands tax, investment and the power of time.
AI revolutionThe Wall Street JournalFahad Hassan wants to make financial advisers completely obsolete. His wealth management start-up is betting big on the disruptive power of AI.
David Wignall
major changes aheadThe Treasurer has emerged from the economic roundtable with a clear focus on a wave of tax changes targeting wealthy and older Australians.
estate planningStepchildren risk being cut out of inheritance when a parent dies, but experts say these strategies can help protect family assets.
surprise moveRetirementIs the government’s surprise move to tighten access to the pension through higher deeming rates a sign of things to come?
CEO successionThe Wall Street JournalBerkshire shares have fallen nearly 10 per cent since billionaire Warren Buffett’s succession plan was announced.
Martin Baccardax
Dollars & SenseCapital GainsOur financial adviser explains the rules on super recontributions, while a reader asks about using savings to pay down the mortgage on an investment property.
