Travel plans? Change currency now
John Collett The Australian dollar is riding high, but those intending to head off to the northern hemisphere should change their dollars now before the Aussie dollar resumes its downward trend, analysts say.
Unsettling time for investors
Daryl Dixon By highlighting the increased risk for both investors and the banking system of an oversupply of apartments and commercial real estate, the Reserve Bank has added to the normal uncertainty facing investors in an election year.
Tinkering of super rules the one constant
Can we afford our bucket list?
While you're at it Malcolm, change this
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MONEY MENTOR
While you're at it Malcolm, change this
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon In next week's budget the federal government intends to make harsh but fair changes to super contributions. And they could go even further ...
BOURIS ON MONEY
How to beat superannuation uncertainty
Mark Bouris Too much talk about changing superannuation creates uncertainty and complexity and that's when normal working people can become passive and disengaged.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Can we afford our bucket list?
George Cochrane Financial expert George Cochrane answers money questions from readers.
THE MOTLEY FOOL
Is the China milk boom over?
Scott Phillips The new gold rush is for 'white gold' - in the form of milk powder.
ASK NOEL
Only minimal capital gains tax to pay on winnings
Noel Whittaker Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
Snuff bottles nothing to be sniffed at
James Cockington Former NSW politician Franca Arena is selling her beloved snuff bottle collection, gathered over 40 years from around the world. Ms Arena was a Senator in the NSW parliament from 1981 to 1999.
INSIGHT
Welcome to the new 'econo-meh'
Jessica Irvine It's a shrug your shoulders sort of world. Neither too hot nor too cold. But nor are things quite right.
SUPER & FUNDS
Investors need to look beyond China: PM Capital
John Collett The volatility of China's sharemarket may drive Australian investors away from the Asian region despite the opportunities, says one of Australia's most astute investors.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Six ways to invest like a crazy person
Graham Witcomb What is the quickest, most efficient way to become a poor retiree?
Columns
SUPER & FUNDS
Investors need to look beyond China: PM Capital
John Collett The volatility of China's sharemarket may drive Australian investors away from the Asian region despite the opportunities, says one of Australia's most astute investors.
INSIGHT
Welcome to the new 'econo-meh'
Jessica Irvine It's a shrug your shoulders sort of world. Neither too hot nor too cold. But nor are things quite right.
MIND OVER MONEY
Secrets from a guru's little red book
Catherine Robson I recently came across a book with the reflections of arguably Australia's greatest investor, Kerr Neilson.
SUPER & FUNDS
DIY super funds not safe from fraud
John Collett A new ruling makes it plain DIY super fund members are on their own if they lose money through fraud or theft.
Q & A: Ask an Expert
ASK NOEL
Only minimal capital gains tax to pay on winnings
Noel Whittaker Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Super pensions the way to go
George Cochrane A risk-averse couple want help with how to structure their finances in retirement.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Your Questions: How to claim a foreign pension
George Cochrane Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
ASK NOEL
Should we sell a property to avoid capital gains tax?
Noel Whittaker Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers questions from readers.
