Money features
Top-up super to low paid held hostage by reform package
The longer the politics over the reforms to the superannuation tax breaks continues, the worse it will be for the growing proportion of the workforce working part-time and casually.
Plumbing, planning and the curse of knowledge
It's probably OK to go through life without knowing much about washer sizes, but financial management is a skill that all adults need.
Depreciating assets can help pensioners
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Expect more cranes: apartment glut to dampen market
If you think there are a lot of cranes on the city skyline these days, expect to see even more of them.
Super will be Turnbull's key test: Grattan Institute
The Grattan Institute has identified superannuation as the most important test of Malcolm Turnbull's leadership.
Five reasons we don't have a retirement savings crisis
There are powerful vested interests pushing the idea that Australians need to save more for retirement.
Your guide to capital gains tax on the family home
Capital gains tax on the family home is not to difficult to understand if you take it step by step.
'Put a pen through the clauses you don't like'
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
Malaysia and Mexico are beating Australia in income-protection take-up
Take-up of car insurance sits at about 83 per cent in Australia, but only 27 per cent of people have protected their most important asset.
How dads teach dollar sense
Jim Buda thinks he was a bit "delinquent" in teaching his children about money, but now he's gone into business with his daughter Bella.
AFR's Baker opens up commanding lead
It is week three of the shares race and the AFR's Phil Baker has hit a purple patch.
Tax cuts to flow after backdown
Asked why it had backed down, the ATO said though a spokeswoman it had made a political judgement.
The financial spring clean that will save you $7500
How to turn messy money into tidy profit without lifting more than a few fingers.
Defined benefit fund members still in the dark over changes
It's still uncertain how the proposed $1.6 million cap on pension fund accounts will be applied to defined benefit pensions.
Don't just do something, sit there
Evolution teaches us that action beats inaction – and it's usually true, but not when it comes to investment.
New tactile bank notes let blind people get a feel for money
The best feature on the new $5 note out this week is barely bigger than a chocolate sprinkle and it's designed to be felt rather than seen.
Why getting below the $1.6m super threshold by June 30 is a timing issue
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Market expectations are a short-term drag for companies
Results matter less - in the short term - than you might think.
Seven investment ideas for high returns in a low-growth world
Seven investment ideas that will lift you out of the low-growth world.
How to choose your first credit card
Choosing your first credit card is equal parts daunting and exciting.
Does high government debt really cause recessions?
Recent economic research has debunked the link between government debt and lower growth.
Reforms to super tax breaks are fair
The Turnbull government's plans to rein in the super tax breaks going to the well-off are modest and fair.