EDUCATION
Make school costs feasy peasy
JOHN COLLETT It's that time of year again, when the children return to school and - for fee-paying students - their parents learn how much they'll be expected to cough up for the privilege.
Tax sting for Kiwi expats after NZ ruling
Catherine Harris 10:03am Kiwis in Australia are being warned about the tax implications of a recent court decision.
SUPER: US experts claim property 'bubble' is set to pop - but have they missed something?
WINDSOR CHANGE: Queen 'down to her last million'
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Features
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
The rise of the collectorator
James Cockington A new breed of buyer has taken over the auction world. Part-investor, part-interior decorator, they're becoming known as ''collectorators''.
DEAD MONEY
What do you really own in the digital world?
Kate Jones Ever wondered what happens to your iTunes songs or Kindle books when you die? Don't assume these digital assets can be passed on to your children.
SOLAR POWER
Can you ever make cash off a hot tin roof?
Adam Courtenay Success with solar energy isn't as simple - or as lucrative - as it once was.
THE 'HONEST' BROKER
Simpler way to join the market
MARCUS PADLEY Listed Investment Companies are a good option if you want a diversified portfolio without having to manage it yourself.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Long-dated bonds help counter low rates
Matt Ryan Low interest rates make other asset classes look more attractive and drive the prices of equities and property higher.
FURTHER AFIELD
Offshore paydays in bourse boom
Katherine Jimenez Overseas stocks have provided Aussie investors with some of the strongest returns seen in years - a trend that's set to continue in 2014
TIME TO SELL
Your next move when share prices tumble
Barbara Drury When share prices fall, investors need a plan. Should you sell to protect your capital or hang in there and buy more?
THE CHARTIST
Bull market still has some room to run
Rod Myer The Australian market's progress over the long term can give some clues to its likely future direction.
LIVING THE DREAM
Owning a little piece of paradise
Kate Jones Holidays have us all dreaming of our own beach shack or bush retreat. But is it a wise investment?
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INSIGHT
Light at the end of the tunnel for savers
CLANCY YEATES You wouldn't guess it but almost two-thirds of households don't have a mortgage.
GETTING STARTED
Strong economy, weak market
David Potts There's a whole year hanging on how the market finishes this month, but it's dragging the chain.
ASK NOEL
Home truths about living longer
Noel Whittaker We're in our late 70s and hope to last at least another 10 years but fear the only way to avoid outliving our savings is to sell our home.
HOT STOCK
This growth story ticks all the boxes
Brian Han Once part of Amcor, Orora's cardboard business is thriving and the shares are worth a look.
