Fund fury at calls to empty small super pots
John Collett 2:20 PM Funds and planners at odds over how to handle smaller super balances.
Unlocking super is the key
Daryl Dixon 2:00 PM Allowing access to super to help fund home ownership via mortgage offset accounts is a low cost solution to a national problem.
Extra $310-a-month loan shock looms
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Features
COLLECTING
Opportunity for high-end shoppers
Stephen Crafti 2:00 PM Investing in high quality modern designer fashion can be money well spent and some top-end secondhand stores are cornering the market.
TAP AND GO
App, app and away
Christine Long Whatever your personal finance needs, there’s an app that can help you. Here are some of the most popular.
ASK NOEL
Can I give daughter helping hand?
Noel Whittaker What are the pros and cons of helping a child to buy their first home?
ON MONEY
Make sure your cover meets your needs
Bigger and more expensive homes come with the need for insurance that covers not just the bricks and mortar, but the owners, too
YOUR QUESTIONS
What's my super plan?
George Cochrane 2:00 PM I intend to retire this year and have to decide what to do with my superannuation that will complement my part aged pension.
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
A Boyd in the hand...
James Cockington A collection of more than 200 pieces of classic Australian pottery is up for auction.
FOLLOW THE LEADER
Fed plays patience - the only game in town
David Potts 2:54 PM The US Federal Reserve is considering a rate rise, but has withdrawn the word "patient" it had previously used about the timing of the hike.
INSIGHT
Sweet credit-card deals can leave a sour taste
Banks' credit-card offers might look tempting, but there are plenty of reasons to be sceptical.
Find fairer way to send cash home
David Potts Sending money overseas? There’s a better route than via the big banks. Do it yourself online or try your local convenience store.
Columns
TIP OF THE WEEK
Try not to squander your inheritance
Alex Berlee Just been left something in a will? Here's what to do next.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
RBA's hands tied as property prices go through the roof
John Addis If a recession does trigger a property-price crash, it won't be Glenn Stevens' fault.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
How to get your kids off to a flying start
Scott Phillips Don't let my high school maths teacher's investment advice be in vain.
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.
Q & A: Ask an Expert
Transition to retirement pensions
Please explain Transition to retirement pensions
Gift tax
Noel Whittaker Is there gift tax in Australia?
Strategies
Noel Whittaker Pay off home faster or invest elsewhere?
Sell real estate?
Noel Whittaker Is this a good time to sell poor performing real estate?
