Money features
Why bonds are not really 'safer' than shares
While bonds generally guarantee return of capital, you can still take a capital loss if inflation rises.
Trump win could still bring higher interest rates
If the US Federal Reserve raises rates, Australia may follow suit.
What type of private pension should we take?
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
DIY fund trustees fly blind without returns objective
Most of those with DIY super funds don't track the performance of their funds against any conventional published benchmark or returns objectives.
Ask Noel: will our age pension rise or fall in 2017?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
The big mistake many female entrepreneurs are making
Women are starting businesses faster than ever, but at what cost?
What the new world order means for your hip pocket
The victory of the billionaire maverick Donald Trump to become 45th President of the United States may well lead to a period of political uncertainty.
Tipsters finish the week ahead on positives of Trump victory
The Australian sharemarket seesawed this week in response to the US presidential election, before leaving our tipsters generally better off as investors viewed a Trump presidency favourably.
Nicole helps… get your kids learning and earning
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon reveals the best bank accounts for kids.
Can I get the age pension and move overseas?
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
The five things stopping you investing
They're decent reasons, but don't let them stop you.
Is it true that older people were promised a pension for life?
Just before the last election I was bombarded with emails that readers had received from the Mature Australia Party.
Ride the Trump rollercoaster of money and emotions
Australian investors and super fund members should prepare for volatility.
Should you top up your nest egg now?
With law changes looming, this year may be the last opportunity for some to boost their nest egg by making extra contributions into their super fund.
How to find treasures in op shops and garage sales
Can you still find anything in op shops that is worth more than what you paid for them?
When financial advice is really independent
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has turned a blind eye to financial planning firms calling themselves "independently owned" when they don't meet the rules of independence.
Ask Noel: does Centrelink count the aged care deposit?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
How I paid off my home by 36
Money Columnist Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon confides the way she worked the system, leveraged lucky breaks and, yes, economised to get debt-free in seven years.
Why it's time to ask for a rent reduction
Rents are still at historic highs, but the heat is out of the market.
The things we should really haggle over
Some shoppers can't be bothered haggling, others want to but don't have the time. Here's a study that shows how likely you are to get a discount and save a lot of money.
Pros and cons of DIY super
There are two types of people: those who have opened an SMSF and the rest.
Nicole helps ... get a couple on the same financial page
A reader asks: How can I stop my wife spending all our money?
Low rates are a chance for mortgagors to get ahead
Many economists think we're in for another interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank in 2017.
It's the season for saving to enjoy a debt-free new year
With just 49 sleeps until Christmas there are still many things to organise, including, most likely, the present buying.
How to increase your income – focus on outcomes not hours
If we want something, we can either reduce expenditure, or increase our income.
Looming threat of US President Donald Trump leaves our tipsters in the red
As the US presidential election draws closer, the worry that Donald Trump could win has been the main factor in sending our sharemarket from about 5300 points to 5200 points during the week.