Money features
Why I own an investment property but rent my home
Rent may be dead money, but it beats being a slave to the mortgage.
End the age of entitlement - for seniors
Australia's tax system has become skewed towards a growing and apparently untouchable group of 'taxed nots' - they are older Australians who pay roughly $1 billion per year less tax than younger Australians in the same circumstances, according to a new Grattan Institute report.
How banks cash in with parallel deals
How consumer finance companies cash in with parallel deals.
Six-week shares race ends with all but Dartboard underwater
The US presidential race that saw Hillary Clinton ahead in the polls and Donald Trump's surprise victory created havoc on markets.
Getting the measure of Trump is a short-term game
Don't rush a decision or change a plan just because there's a new US president.
The case for a basic income, no questions asked
What if the right to an income was as basic as the right to vote?
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.