Savers in pickle, borrowers delighted

John Collett   Changes in the official cash rate always create winners and losers. Irene Dumer is one of the winners.

Race leader plots a map to success

Vanessa Desloires   There's been a shake up in the ranks this week, and one clever tipster has shot from fifth to first place on a bet in volatile small cap stocks.

Budget 2016: 10 changes for families

Retirement transition scheme hobbled in budget

Budget 2016: max tax bang for buck

Features

BOURIS ON MONEY

The six basic money personalities

Mark Bouris   One way to approach your financial life is to first understand yourself: what drives you? Take our quiz to find out.

MONEY BRAIN

Mums – fit your own oxygen masks first

Catherine Robson   This Mother's Day, I would encourage all mums to reframe the way they think about helping their kids and others that they love.

NOEL WHITTAKER

Insurance bonds the new super for rich

Noel Whittaker   As a result of the changes to superannuation announced in the budget, high-income earners will be looking for other ways to build wealth. One product springs to mind – insurance bonds.

BUDGET 2016

How the super changes affect you

John Collett   Superannuation was the big hit in the budget. This is your guide to what's changing.

BUDGET 2016

Budget 2016: max tax bang for buck

Melissa Browne   An accountant shares tax strategies arising from the 2016 federal budget for individuals, businesses, and employees.

BUDGET 2016

Super strategies for the rest of us

Catherine Robson   Financial planner Catherine Robson explains how average Australians should respond in light of the changes to superannuation.

MIND OVER MONEY

The trifecta of health, wealth and happiness

Caitlin Fitzsimmons   Can money make you happy? It's not about how much you have, but what you do with it.

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BUDGET 2016

Retirement transition scheme hobbled in budget

Mark Bouris   Financial expert Mark Bouris gives his verdict on whether the transition-to-retirement (TTR) scheme is still worthwhile.

TIP OF THE WEEK

How to get a 4G mobile service for less

Angus Kidman   Only Telstra, Optus and Vodafone operate mobile networks in Australia, but you don't have to buy your service through them.

Columns

SUPER & FUNDS

How green is your super?

John Collett   Some of Australia's largest superannuation funds rank among the best in the world for managing climate risk.

MONEY BRAIN

What astronauts and investors have in common

Catherine Robson   Look to space for bright ideas on investment.

MIND OVER MONEY

What Lego taught me about money

Caitlin Fitzsimmons   I had a financial epiphany while building a Lego aeroplane with my kids.

NOEL WHITTAKER

The beauty of dividends for investors

Noel Whittaker   Don't forget that it is the after-tax return of investments that counts and that is where franked dividends come into their own.

Q & A: Ask an Expert

YOUR QUESTIONS

Dealing with Centrelink paperwork

George Cochrane   Money expert George Cochrane answers personal finance questions from readers.

ASK NOEL

How can I use equity in my home?

Noel Whittaker   Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers personal finance questions from readers.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Does real estate preserve capital?

George Cochrane   Financial expert George Cochrane answers personal finance questions from readers.

ASK NOEL

What's the reason for the gifting rules?

Noel Whittaker   Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers money questions from readers.