The last thing to worry about
Christine Long 2:00 PM The terminally ill can now get their super more easily. But there are other issues which need to be faced.
Traps for the dying in easier super access
John Collett 2:00 PM The extension of the time limit the terminally ill have to access their super is welcome, but there are potential traps.
It's not Greece we should worry about
Top 200 stocks and best rates
Money's weekly Morningstar tables
Features
WINNERS & LOSERS
Slow road or fast lane - goals need nurturing
Emily Chantiri 2:00 PM Why do some people reach financial targets and others do not? What's the secret of their success?
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
All fired up for live steam sale
James Cockington 2:00 PM An upcoming suction of some top end model trains has boys of all ages all steamed up.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Take full control of your finances
John Collett The start of a new financial year is a good time to review your financial affairs, especially if they're keeping you awake at night, writes John Collett.
GETTING AHEAD
Why you should bank on market volatility
David Potts 2:00 PM The scary part about the recent market turmoil is that supposedly safe stocks like the banks were among the worst performers.
INSIGHT
We're happier with the banks and here's why
Despite recent scandals in banking, customer satisfaction is at a 20-year high.
RISE AND SHINE
Smart larks make a dawn start
David Wilson Research suggests early risers earn more. What's their secret?
THE 'HONEST' BROKER
How to kick the lights out in new financial year
How does last year's performance colour your investment choices for the next 12 months?
ASK NOEL
Should we quit dividend scheme?
Noel Whittaker 2:00 PM Opting out of share reinvestment plans can provide income to live on.
CHANGE UP
How to change your life in a month
Christine Long If you really put your mind to it, there's a lot you can achieve with your finances in a few weeks.
Columns
TIP OF THE WEEK
Ways to avoid high fees slicing into your investments
Catherine Robson 2:00 PM The lower your investment management costs, the better your long-term returns are likely to be.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
Blue chips may be safe but you need to know why you’re being sold them
Scott Phillips 2:00 PM Beware of brokers selling 'quality' stock - the power of incentives can be pervasive.
ON TRACK?
Pick a tracker that doesn't lose the scent
Richard Livingston 2:00 PM ETFs (and other index funds) are low-cost, but they're not zero-cost, and fund returns will always lag the market.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Pumped up but Caltex still no star
Guarav Sodhi 2:00 PM Caltex is a far better business than it was two years ago but still not a great one.
Q & A: Ask an Expert
Time to invest?
Noel Whittaker What's the best plan for this low interest rate environment?
Labor's super policy
Noel Whittaker How would plans to tax withdrawals work?
Contribution limits
Noel Whittaker What are the rules about concessional contributions to super?
Super decision
Noel Whittaker What are the best strategies for my super?
