Money features
Want DIY super? Beware the liquidity trap
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
What's your big investment idea for 2017?
As they say in the stockmarket, if you have one good idea a year, it's a good year.
This woman bought nothing for a year and saved $37,100
A British woman has detailed how she spent an entire year buying nothing but the bare necessities and saved £22,493 ($37,100) in the process.
Meet the pint-size entrepreneurs moving beyond money basics
The financial future looks pretty bright for one pint-sized entrepreneur, who is already in business.
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.
Got the back to work blues? Freelancers share their experience
If the summer holidays have left you burning to throw in your job, setting up as a freelancer may be just the escape route you need.
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."
Tis the season for regifting
Tez from Liverpool has been selling unwanted gifts online since 2011, but only after they've received a dose of gratitude.
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.
How some millennials are buying property without family help
The reality of buying a house without family money seems increasingly far-fetched, but these three young men beat the odds.
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.
The truth behind the official jobless figures
There is more to the jobless statistics than meets the eye.
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.