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The Coalition's superannuation policy will make life tougher for divorcees.

MONEY MENTOR

Coalition's $714k shock for divorcees

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon 12:15 AM Getting divorced is rarely anything except a financial disaster and the Coalition has just made it far worse.

How to fund a creative career

Christine Long Living the creative life is one filled with riches but rarely of the financial kind.

Shares race week 3: racers strike purple patch

How much super you'll really need

Savers in pickle, borrowers delighted

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CREDIT CARDS

Dissatisfaction with rewards cards widespread

John Collett 12:15 AM Most rewards credit card holders believe that their rewards program delivers poor value.

Insurance bonds are one way for grandparents to help their grandchildren.

NOEL WHITTAKER

Insurance bonds are the perfect investment for grandchildren

Noel Whittaker The ability to access the investment at any time is a major feature.

Flight Centre shares have risen from a low around $4 to about $40 over the past eight years.

INVESTMENT 101

What's on your watchlist?

Scott Phillips If you understand a company's strategy, management and opportunity, you'll be ready to pounce when the market next throws the baby out with the bathwater.

The tightening of eligibility for the age pension occurs on January 1, 2017, but the thresholds are not yet known.

YOUR QUESTIONS

2017 deadline for age pensioners looms

George Cochrane 12:15 AM Financial expert George Cochrane answers questions from readers.

There are more reasons than ever to equalise super savings between partners.

ASSET CHECK

Spouse super splitting advantages

Daryl Dixon 12:15 AM Both major parties' policies will provide a huge boost to couples, especially those with larger amounts where account balances are equally split.

Owning a home can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with a fair amount of financial responsibility.

TIP OF THE WEEK

5 ways to pay off the mortgage super quick

Heidi Armstrong Stories about people who pay off sizeable home loans in record time are always talked about – but what are some of the tricks to making this happen?

A limited number of $20 tickets to see performances by the Sydney Theatre Company, such as Disgraced, go on sale every week.

MIND OVER MONEY

Set stage to keep fun in your life

Caitlin Fitzsimmons I found myself sharing a stage last week with a hip hop artist, a jewellery designer and entrepreneur, a medical doctor and a singer-songwriter.

Paintings owned by a self-managed super fund need to either be in storage – like these Art Gallery of NSW paintings – or ...

SUPER & FUNDS

Artwork bought for DIY super needs to be in storage

John Collett Do you have an artwork that is owned by your DIY super fund that is hanging on your wall or at your business premises?

Investors: don't get distracted by the short term, but stick to your knitting.

THE HONEST BROKER

Investors need to tune out the 'noise' and look to the longer term

Marcus Padley Listening to, reading and watching reactionary research, commentary and media on a 24-hour basis makes you dumber not smarter.

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MIND OVER MONEY

Set stage to keep fun in your life

Caitlin Fitzsimmons I found myself sharing a stage last week with a hip hop artist, a jewellery designer and entrepreneur, a medical doctor and a singer-songwriter.