Money features
The wait continues at Centrelink and tips to navigate it
Centrelink's phone lines are about to get better… no really, they're meant to, but you just have to wait a little longer for it to happen.
Are healthcare-card concessions clear cut?
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
Fraser review rejects 'independence' quotas for industry super funds
A long-awaited review into the governance of industry super funds by former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser has found no grounds for legislation that would force boards to have a minimum number of "independent" directors.
'It's a stock-picker's market' and other cliches
Watch for loose words designed to part you from your money.
Why comparing super funds can lead you astray
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
The awkward conversation you need to have with your Valentine
You need to have the talk. No, not the one about your sexual history, whether you want to have kids or where you want to live.
Nicole helps… identify a good financial adviser
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers the single most popular financial question
Valentine's Day? Bah, humbug!
Let's be honest, there'll be a lot of obligation spending for couples this week. Roughly $100 per person.
What the averages don't tell you about investing in retail
You might have heard the Australian economy is enjoying an unprecedented run of economic good fortune.
Time to reallocate assets within the family
With the opportunities for investing or reinvesting money into super soon to be severely limited, now's the time to plan ahead for alternative tax-effective strategies.
Women playing footy? It's for love, not money
If you had to give up some of your income to do something else that you loved, would you?
Home care program for elderly to expand
In 2017, the number of Home Care Packages available will increase by nearly 30,000.
The four stages of love - and money
With Valentine's Day coming up it's a good time to think about love and money, and how to marry the two together.
How to plan for the future if your partner gambles
Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.
Smart money moves to avoid share-house hell
Top priority – make sure you know your legal responsibilities when moving into a share house.
Warning signs you're in financial strife
If the festive season has left you feeling financially worse for wear, you're not alone.
Motley Fool: How to invest in a Trumpian world
The rules have changed … or have they?
Tax time in danger from ATO's tech wreck
IT projects thrown overboard as ATO orders all hands to keep tax time afloat.
A gift to your grandchildren can be a boon for the Tax Office
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
DIY funds versus the pros – the answer is in
Does it matter who manages your super fund?
Property price boom masks risks for investors as yields plummet
Property investors speculating on capital gains need to be careful as rental yields in Sydney and Melbourne hit record lows.
Centrelink overload sees families unable to access payments
Parents are being prevented from accessing the government's childcare rebate and other family payments because Centrelink staff are blocking phone lines and fudging caller wait times when reporting back to their bosses.
How phone companies trick you into spending more
In the market for a new phone? You'll need your wits about you.
Home truths about how we actually measure home prices
Approach all home price indicators with caution.
Why everyone needs a will, especially parents
One of the biggest reasons parents need a will has nothing to do with who gets their money if they die.
Clock ticks on $1 million super deadline
It's the $1 million opportunity – the last hurrah to get a lot of money inside super and take advantage of super's concessional tax rates before July 1 this year.
Gold continues to shine for tipsters on back of Trump concerns
The top three places remain unchanged at the end of week two of the four-week Shares Race, as the themes of the first week continued into the second.