Money features
A roof of your own is secret to retirement
Our super system is not in need of restructuring as some commentators suggest.
Your Questions: when can I afford to retire?
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
Invest in yourself in 2017
Your ability to earn a salary is a valuable asset and one that should be nurtured over time.
The lucky country for investors
Why 2017, like every other year, is shaping up to be a good one.
Marvellous: how to get your Richie Benaud 50 cent coin
Next time you have to decide who bats first, use a Richie Benaud 50 cent coin for the toss.
Here's how to best trade the Trump presidency
"Investors are visionaries in some respects – they look beyond the present."
Selling property below market value is a tax trap
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
One resolution to rule them all (and another to renounce)
How to set yourself up for a sweeter 2017.
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.
Warning about new 'buy now, pay later' system in festive frenzy
There are four frantic days until Christmas and it's possible you're panicking.
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.
How to budget daily spend for your holiday
Not budgeting for, and during, your trip can result in overspending.
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?