HER MONEY

What's up with women and money?

Nina Hendy   Underpaid and a bit overwhelmed? There’s lots of help available.

Spouse splitting helps women get even

Nerida Cole   Women's super shortfall is a huge problem. Here are some ways to close the gap.

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Ten ways to get really cheap insurance

Money's weekly Morningstar tables

Sunday Money Data Service

Features

BACK IT GOES

Return to vendor

Christine Long   A dress, unsewn is one thing but what if you’ve just changed your mind? We discover what you can take back – and what you should get when you do.

INSIGHT

Fears around payday loan growth

Clancy Yeates   High-interest payday lending has surged despite reforms in 2013, consumer advocates say.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Vintage just got a little younger

James Cockington   Still wearing clothes from the nineties? Lucky you - fashion from this decade is in high demand.

WELL-HEELED

Always follow the care instructions

Major purchases such as property need to be looked after properly.

ASK NOEL

What's the best plan with funeral insurance?

Noel Whittaker   Planning ahead is sensible - but is making plans for funerals a wise move?

ASSET CHECK

Unlocking super is the key

Daryl Dixon   Allowing access to super to help fund home ownership via mortgage offset accounts is a low cost solution to a national problem.

GETTING STARTED

Best way to save is by borrowing

David Potts   Home ownership and a decent retirement shouldn't rule each other out.

SUPER AND FUNDS

With tax breaks like these who needs a Swiss bank?

John Collett   The top 10 per cent of earners are really hoovering up the tax concessions.

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

Columns

THE MOTLEY FOOL

Huge property profits don't always add up

Scott Phillips   The gains can look impressive at first but appear less so once you do the sums.

INTELLIGENT INVESTOR

Win from the inside track

Nathan Bell   Insiders have more information about a company's prospects than outsiders.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Super splitting helps women get even

Nerida Cole   Women's super shortfall is a huge problem. Here are some ways to close the gap.

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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.

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?