Planning
How to pay for a tertiary education
Finishing a degree can cost tens of thousands of dollars and leave you with a student loan that you'll spend a lifetime repaying
Early retirement? You're dreamin'
More Australians want to retire early than just about any other nationality, but we are also less likely to afford it.
How do I recover a family loan in a divorce
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.
Ripping off Granny and Grandpa
"Inheritance impatience" is one of the drivers of elder financial abuse. At its ugliest it can see people cross the line into criminal behaviour.
Sharks, crocs, mozzies and money
Humans are poor at assessing danger and it's the same with our investments.
Capital gain changes are more taxing than negative gearing
The ongoing tax reform debate has created new difficulties for making medium and long term investment decisions.
Valentine's Day advice for newly engaged
It's Valentines Day on Sunday and if it's like any other year, hundreds of couples will get engaged.
What to do with an inheritance
George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
A financial roadmap to love's journey
It's Valentine's Day, so let's talk about love and money.
Lessons from bankruptcy
Thousands of Australians go bankrupt every year, and it's a life-changing experience for many.
Get rich by talking about yourself in the third person
Talking to yourself in the third person can help you make better financial decisions.
The rundown on annuities
Noel Whittaker answers a reader's question about how annuities work.
Defensive strategy for investors
Noel Whittaker answers a reader's question about whether to opt for a lower-risk option for superannuation to ride out the volatile times.
Residential aged care for pensioners
The government will subsidise aged care for elderly people with low means.
Investing in volatile times
Here we go again. Another year, another series of stories about world markets, Chinese economic growth and the ASX.
Back to school, but at a price
Education costs are rising faster than inflation, so if you want choices about schools for your children, you need to plan ahead.
How to optimise super in your 60s
Buying property for a SMSF is questionable when people are close to retirement age.
Financial advisers say new standards could push thousands out
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.
What are you prepared to suffer for?
Are we destined not to change or can we salvage our goals made for 2016? The short answer is yes and no.
'I'm 60, divorced and I lost my job – help!'
Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Residential aged care: how can I afford it?
A guide to the different options of residential aged care and what you can expect to pay.
What The Big Short movie can teach ordinary people
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.
Should you keep your investment property or reduce debt?
Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
How to have a conversation with loved ones about aged care
January is when many families confront the need for aged care, after spending time together over Christmas.
Kickstart 2016 with a financial health check
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
Leaving the beach gets harder every year. But if you're over 60, maybe you don't have to.
Retirement calculators mislead super fund members
Some of the retirement calculators on the websites of the largest super funds are misleading fund members.
Top 10 money mistakes of the middle-aged
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.
Surviving the Christmas crunch
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.