A little trim can counter premium price rises
John Collett As private health insurance premiums rise, many policyholders are looking to reduce their cover to cut costs.
Fresh roll of the dice the best bet for savers
John Collett Deposit rates have fallen leaving savers in a bind. What to do next? Here are some ideas.
Extra $310-a-month loan shock looms
Sunday Money Data Service
Money's weekly Morningstar tables
Features
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
It might seem crazy ...
Emily Chantiri Giving all your money away can make you happier than hoarding it.
WRITING ON THE WALL
Autograph? No. Let me take a selfie
James Cockington Celebrity snaps seem set to consign signed memorabilia to the scrapheap.
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
McMansions gilded via Chile
James Cockington Our big new homes need filling. Many people want to fill them with old furniture. Auction houses are happy to help.
GETTING IT REIT
Catching the bus to the wrong bubble
Property is booming but investors won't be getting anywhere near the rental yield that listed real estate investment trusts can offer.
Low rates are leaving savers in strife
Mark Bouris Australia's official cash rate has not been this low for 60 years and while it's good for home buyers and refinancers, what of the people who have their money invested in cash?
WELL-HEELED
Forget magic wands - make a plan and make it happen
It's all very well having a plan, the hard part is putting it into action.
ASSET CHECK
Time to reform self-serving super industry
Daryl Dixon The industry's priority is to control other people's money and maintain its own comfortable situation. Fundamental change is long overdue.
YOUR QUESTIONS
What happens with my SMSF now I'm 65?
George Cochrane Even though I'm now 65, can I keep on contributing as if I am 64?
Do good looks mean they’ll be good with your money?
John Collett Trust is crucial in financial services and many of us put our faith in a handsome face.
Columns
MARGIN CALL
Temptation of margin lending may prove too much
Richard Livingston If you want to borrow to buy shares, other avenues might provide a better way.
HOT STOCK
Gold Coast property set to soar
Greg Smith A Queensland focus and an astute property profile management makes Sunland a good option.
UNDER THE RADAR
Doubts grow over dividends
Richard Hemming When the hunt for yield ends, it’s time to head for the hills.
Beware the drowsy Chinese dragon
Scott Phillips Think Chinese housing doesn’t impact you? Think again…
Q & A: Ask an Expert
Superannuation
Noel Whittaker Best strategies for super
Retirement
Noel Whittaker Can we afford to retire?
Moving overseas
Noel Whittaker Moving overseas — buy property in London?
Parking money
Best short term parking place
