Planning
RELATIONSHIPS
He says buy, she says sell
Kate Jones Sharing the savings isn't a marriage vow, but many couples know it's on the cards.
How to pay for a tertiary education
Olivia Maragna Finishing a degree can cost tens of thousands of dollars and leave you with a student loan that you'll spend a lifetime repaying
SUPER & FUNDS
Early retirement? You're dreamin'
John Collett More Australians want to retire early than just about any other nationality, but we are also less likely to afford it.
YOUR QUESTIONS
How do I recover a family loan in a divorce
George Cochrane A reader asks how she can recover a housing loan to her daughter, now that divorce is on the cards and her soon to be former son-in-law is claiming it is a gift.
ELDER ABUSE
Ripping off Granny and Grandpa
Christine Long "Inheritance impatience" is one of the drivers of elder financial abuse. At its ugliest it can see people cross the line into criminal behaviour.
MONEY BRAIN
Sharks, crocs, mozzies and money
Catherine Robson Humans are poor at assessing danger and it's the same with our investments.
ASSET CHECK
Capital gain changes are more taxing than negative gearing
Daryl Dixon The ongoing tax reform debate has created new difficulties for making medium and long term investment decisions.
MONEY BRAIN
Valentine's Day advice for newly engaged
Catherine Robson It's Valentines Day on Sunday and if it's like any other year, hundreds of couples will get engaged.
YOUR QUESTIONS
What to do with an inheritance
George Cochrane George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
BOURIS ON MONEY
A financial roadmap to love's journey
Mark Bouris It's Valentine's Day, so let's talk about love and money.
STARTING OVER
Lessons from bankruptcy
Christine Long Thousands of Australians go bankrupt every year, and it's a life-changing experience for many.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Get rich by talking about yourself in the third person
Talking to yourself in the third person can help you make better financial decisions.
ASK NOEL
The rundown on annuities
Noel Whittaker Noel Whittaker answers a reader's question about how annuities work.
ASK NOEL
Defensive strategy for investors
Noel Whittaker Noel Whittaker answers a reader's question about whether to opt for a lower-risk option for superannuation to ride out the volatile times.
AGED CARE
Residential aged care for pensioners
Bina Brown The government will subsidise aged care for elderly people with low means.
BOURIS ON MONEY
Investing in volatile times
Mark Bouris Here we go again. Another year, another series of stories about world markets, Chinese economic growth and the ASX.
EDUCATION
Back to school, but at a price
John Collett Education costs are rising faster than inflation, so if you want choices about schools for your children, you need to plan ahead.
YOUR QUESTIONS
How to optimise super in your 60s
George Cochrane Buying property for a SMSF is questionable when people are close to retirement age.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
Financial advisers say new standards could push thousands out
Clancy Yeates Thousands of financial advisers might quit the industry if the government pushes ahead with plans to make advisers hold degree-equivalent qualifications in three years, an industry group says.
WELL HEELED
What are you prepared to suffer for?
Melissa Browne Are we destined not to change or can we salvage our goals made for 2016? The short answer is yes and no.
ASK NOEL
'I'm 60, divorced and I lost my job – help!'
Noel Whittaker Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
AGED CARE
Residential aged care: how can I afford it?
Bina Brown A guide to the different options of residential aged care and what you can expect to pay.
MIND OVER MONEY
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.
ASK NOEL
Should you keep your investment property or reduce debt?
Noel Whittaker Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
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.
Kickstart 2016 with a financial health check
Kate Jones The new year is an opportunity to reset your money management and build prosperity - like electrician Paul Buhagiar who paid down $26,000 of his home loan last year.
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.
SUPER & FUNDS
Retirement calculators mislead super fund members
John Collett Some of the retirement calculators on the websites of the largest super funds are misleading fund members.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Top 10 money mistakes of the middle-aged
Graham Witcomb You're at the height of your career and you probably have a couple of extra mouths to feed. Here are the 10 biggest money mistakes to avoid in your 40s and 50s.
WELL HEELED
Surviving the Christmas crunch
Melissa Browne If you're a business owner, Christmas can be a stressful time where you feel like you are simply holding your breath until you reach the end of the year.
