Money features
Five biggest mistakes people make saving for retirement
Saving for retirement is a multi-decade investing venture, even for those approaching retirement.
Is the trend of running out of money in retirement increasing?
As a nation, we're pretty optimistic. We like to think things will turn out for the best, and if they don't, we usually have a back-up plan to see us through. While it's one of the traits I like most about Australian culture, optimism alone doesn't always cut it.
Labor ought to stop pandering to millionaires
Once Labor and the unions stood up for battlers. Now they’re robocalling seeking sympathy for millionaires who want to stay on the pension.
2016: A year of surprises
Things that are always clear in hindsight are never clear at the time. But 2016 has really outdone itself.
What happens to my health care card when I lose my pension?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Rich is a state of mind, not a bank balance
Look no further than the hordes of rich but miserable celebrities and Lotto winners.
HotCopper is too hot
There is as much hot air in HotCopper's share price as there is in its forums.
How defined benefit members will be affected by super changes
The government's super changes are complex and not easily understood.
Giving is like sex, it makes us human
Want to make someone extraordinarily happy? Give them $5, or $20. But you can't stop there.
The hidden danger of investing in aged care
Favourable demand forecasts aren't enough to make money in aged care. Focus on supply.
The investment lies we tell ourselves
The hardest part of investing is not the balance sheet analysis or ratio calculations. It's the way we use that information.
Can I spread risk by having two super funds?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Why financial resilience is not an end goal
When it comes to our finances and our businesses we're often told to be resilient. But is simply weathering storms truly living?
Entire ATO website down
The Tax Office ruled out a census-style "denial of service" attack as the reason for the loss of its entire website, saying the massive failure was due to hardware problems "not being caused by any external factors".
Can I switch to making super contributions for my wife?
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
What it would take to replace the age pension
The age pension is more valuable than many people realise.
Nicole Helps… choose a reverse mortgage
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon explains how reverse mortgages and the government's Pension Loans Scheme work.
Galaxy Resources up 46pc, while Cre8tek nearly doubles
Galaxy Resources, a mining company focused on lithium, has emerged as one of the strongest performers in the final Shares Race for 2016.
Straight talk on the age pension
The age pension assets test is being tightened, and some pensioners will lose all or part of their pension come January 1, but it is still one of the most generous age pension systems in the world.
The outlook for investors in 2017
Despite historic low interest rates, super funds and investors generally have fared well in 2016.
Bad Santa and Banqer – teaching school kids about money
There is little doubt that fostering financial literacy in young people leads to more confident decision making in adulthood which in turn leads to lower stress and better outcomes.
Welcome to aged-care season
The festive season can be as overwhelming as it is merry, especially when you're confronted by the frailty of elderly relatives.
Is it worth it for young workers to pay extra super?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
The best way to borrow money and pay off debt
Here is how one woman smashed her debt and became a home owner.