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Volatility on the Australian sharemarket is creating some bargains.

Brexit gifts share bargains to local investors

John Collett Volatility on sharemarkets always turns up good buying opportunities and the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European Union is no different.

'My car has a better social life than I do'

Barbara Drury The sharing economy is more than just Uber and Airbnb, there are dozens of local start-ups letting individuals sell access to their unused assets, time and skills.

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Cheap debt drives refinancing boom

Horror stories from the rental market

Scott Morrison softens super reform

Features

The property market is still growing, especially in Sydney and Melbourne.

INTEREST RATES

Odds of a rate cut on Tuesday?

Caitlin Fitzsimmons Most - but not all - economists expect the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold despite Britain's referendum to leave the European Union.

There are many inexpensive alternatives for vehicle insurance.

MONEY MENTOR

A master stroke for insurance savings

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon Prime Minister: This change would cost you nothing and save us a fortune.

You should be able to compare aged care costs online, but in practice it's not so simple.

NOEL WHITTAKER

Your aged care costs might be higher than you think

Noel Whittaker The government's My Aged Care website is designed to give you a clear understanding of what it will cost to live in an aged care facility but it can't disclose every fee and charge you may be liable for.

Super funds with a higher allocation to unlisted assets have fared better during the recent sharemarket turmoil.

ASSET CHECK

Disappointing end to year

Daryl Dixon What a difference just a week has made to the 2015-16 financial year superannuation fund returns.

Centrelink's rules on granny flats can be complicated.

YOUR QUESTIONS

George Cochrane: focus on preserving capital

George Cochrane Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

You need to consider the long-term batting average of a fund manager.

INVESTMENT 101

How to choose a managed fund

Scott Phillips The problem with managed funds is that many deliver an investment performance that beats the market - but not after fees.

Sydney Airport helped a Money reader take first spot in the shares race this week.

Shares Race Week 2: A port in the storm

Vanessa Desloires Defensive stocks that can weather markets storms, helped our readers hold their ground.

MIND OVER MONEY

Take the long view after Brexit vote

Caitlin Fitzsimmons We all know markets hate uncertainty, and we saw just how much in emotional technicolour after the outcome of the "Brexit" vote became clear on Friday.

You need more data if you plan to stream TV such as Netflix original series <i>Orange is the New Black</I>.

TIP OF THE WEEK

How to choose the best home broadband plan for you

Angus Kidman Fast broadband has reared its head as an election issue, with three out of four households not yet connected to the NBN. In the mean time, this is how to find the best broadband deal available now.

Columns

Britain's 'leave' vote in the referendum on European Union membership has left the country divided.

THE MOTLEY FOOL

Five ways to protect yourself from Brexit

Scott Phillips No one knows what comes next, but you can prepare.

Only hospital cover counts for avoiding the Medicare Levy Surcharge or Lifetime Health Cover.

Run for health cover before June 30

Laura Crowden Amid the mid-year stocktake sales and car dealership runouts is a notion that it is rather important - to sort out private health insurance before June 30.