Top 10 money trends in 2016
David Wilson Expect drought, disruption and the drowning dollar in the coming year.
What The Big Short movie can teach ordinary people
Caitlin Fitzsimmons It's exciting watching the traders short the US mortgage market before the global financial crisis, but it's not something the rest of us can emulate.
Kickstart 2016 with a financial health check
Are you paying the Vague Tax?
Younger women flock to DIY super
Features
How to have a conversation with loved ones about aged care
Bina Brown January is when many families confront the need for aged care, after spending time together over Christmas.
ASK NOEL
Should you keep your investment property or reduce debt?
Noel Whittaker Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
How to avoid investing in the next Dick Smith
Scott Phillips Some simple rules could keep you out of trouble.
INSIGHT
Debit cards more popular than ever but Aussies still hooked on credit
Sally Rose The use of a debit card to limit reliance on credit is being undermined by consumers keeping a credit card for 'emergencies'.
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
The artist discovered at age 91
James Cockington Serendipity led to the discovery of photographer Angus O'Callaghan and the success of his 1960s photographs of Melbourne.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Master reverse Feng Shui to nab a bargain
Luke Metcalfe Reverse Feng Shui is about harnessing negative energy to get more home for your money.
DIRECT DEBITS
How to protect yourself from direct debit risk
Paul Wallbank As online subscription services take off, direct debits on credit and debit cards are becoming more common.
How to retire overseas
Kate Cowling Leaving the beach gets harder every year. But if you're over 60, maybe you don't have to.
ASK NOEL
How to help your grandkids through uni
Noel Whittaker My wife and I are in our mid 60s, self-funded retirees, and would like to contribute to the tertiary education of our two young grandchildren.
Columns
Opinion
Savings tips are not sexist
Sally Rose Feathers got ruffled when I wrote about how much a woman could gain from putting wine money into superannuation.
A final fling
David Potts Stop me if this starts to sound more obituary than last column, but at least if I ever write a book you already have the abridged version.
BASIC TRAINING
Charity in everyday life
Larissa Ham Christmas is a time of giving but how can you do your bit year-round?
GETTING AHEAD
A fond farewell
David Potts The last time I was made redundant was a less pleasant affair than this one.
Q & A: Ask an Expert
ASK NOEL
Plan for age pension changes
Noel Whittaker The age pension is not intended to support those with higher levels of wealth to maintain capital.
ASK NOEL
How to make super last a (longer) lifetime
Noel Whittaker Our resident personal finance expert answers reader questions.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Should my husband register with Centrelink?
George Cochrane George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
ASK NOEL
Tax deductible renovations
Noel Whittaker Can you claim the cost of renovating an investment property off your income or capital gains tax?