superannuation Savings

How to find the best super fund

AN alarmingly high number of people are apathetic about switching super funds — but an expert is urging Aussies to look a little closer at their investment goals.

Is your partner a financial cheat?

Is your partner a financial cheat?
IT’S that feeling in your gut, that intuition that something isn’t right financially. David and Libby Koch show you what do to next.

Keeping a financial eye on politics

Keeping a financial eye on politics
IT’S a small world after all, which is why economists say thrifty Australians should keep an eye on politics when making financial decisions.

Make fast cash before Christmas

Make fast cash before Christmas
SELLING your stuff online can bring in quick cash for Christmas. Just ask fashion blogger Jemma Mrdak, who has mastered the art of getting rid of old clothes.

The ups and downs of airline deals

The ups and downs of airline deals
AIRFARES are experiencing some heavy turbulence, new figures show, but these smart market tips can help you land some jumbo savings.

How to score top interest rates

How to score top interest rates
AUSTRALIANS with cash stashed in the bank have been hit by falling rates in recent years, but there are still ways to get a bang for your buck.

Proof that growth stocks are overrated

Proof that growth stocks are overrated
THEY call them ‘growth stocks’ — companies with the potential for higher future returns than they give today — but they may not be all they’re cracked up to be.

Dangers of merging finances

Dangers of merging finances
COUPLES are losing that loving feeling when it comes to pooling their cash with their other half.

Final countdown to avoid a tax hit

Final countdown to avoid a tax hit
TAX returns must be lodged a week from today — but fear not, procrastinators; changes to the MyTax tool mean many people can complete their forms within 15 minutes.

Battlers still chasing the Aussie dream

Battlers still chasing the Aussie dream
THE containing growth in the nation’s property prices hasn’t deterred potential investors with two in three Australians aspiring to own an investment property.