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Dominic Powell is the Money Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Bonds, corporate bonds: The reliable but unpopular investment
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Bonds, corporate bonds: The reliable but unpopular investment

The global bond market is roughly three times the size of the global equity market, yet bonds don’t get much love from everyday investors.

  • by Dominic Powell

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You’ve finally saved a house deposit. Now what?
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You’ve finally saved a house deposit. Now what?

You might feel like beelining for your closest weekend auction, but it can be prudent to take your time.

  • by Dominic Powell
Fuel for thought: Do you really need a second car?
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Fuel for thought: Do you really need a second car?

If there’s one thing that Australia loves – aside from being girt and celebrating our awkward breakdancing athletes – it’s cars.

  • by Dominic Powell
A mortgage where the bank pays you? Yes, but beware the pitfalls
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A mortgage where the bank pays you? Yes, but beware the pitfalls

Reverse mortgages have become increasingly popular as a way for older Australians to access an income stream via their home, without having to sell it.

  • by Dominic Powell
For real life: The insurance you might have without knowing
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For real life: The insurance you might have without knowing

You might already have basic life insurance without realising. But should you upgrade?

  • by Dominic Powell
From Grange to loose change: How to turn your hobby into a money spinner
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From Grange to loose change: How to turn your hobby into a money spinner

If you enjoy collecting items such as wine, coins or stamps, you could be sitting on a nice little nest egg.

  • by Dominic Powell
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What’s the go with crypto: Is Bitcoin still a good investment?
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What’s the go with crypto: Is Bitcoin still a good investment?

For genuine investors who are interested in the crypto space but know little about it, the confusing and unregulated industry can pose a daunting barrier to entry.

  • by Dominic Powell
On the fly: How to manage money when you travel overseas
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On the fly: How to manage money when you travel overseas

Australia is back in a travel boom, with overseas tourist numbers outstripping pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

  • by Dominic Powell
Netflix, handbags and sunnies: The surprising tax deductions you might be entitled to
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Netflix, handbags and sunnies: The surprising tax deductions you might be entitled to

Without the help of a tax agent, it can be difficult to keep track of all the things you might be able to claim.

  • by Dominic Powell
A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it
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A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it

Take-home pays are set to rise from the end of this month thanks to the stage 3 tax cuts. Don’t let your newfound wealth go to waste.

  • by Dominic Powell
Struggling with rent? It’s time to speak up
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Struggling with rent? It’s time to speak up

Getting slugged with a rental hike is terrifying, but fighting rising rents may not be a losing battle.

  • by Dominic Powell

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