Money features
Pre-empt the legal limits to powers of attorney
Enduring powers of attorney are common but widely misunderstood.
The case for letting first home buyers use super
What Australians can learn from the Kiwis about helping first home buyers into the housing market.
Will we lose our health care card?
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
The problem with broker research
I get regular emails pointing out how bad broker recommendations have been in hindsight.
DIY funds with less than $2 million not viable, say industry funds
An economist in the superannuation industry says DIY super funds with less than $2 million "are not viable retirement savings vehicles".
Why Generation Rent also needs to be heard in housing affordability debate
For too long, renters have been left out of the national conversation about housing affordability. It's time to speak up.
The one thing pollies agree on is money – that is, ours
When Canberra concurs, perhaps we should start paying attention. The fabulous and free tools to help you get money smart.
Why a cheap home loan might not be good value
The debate about housing affordability, and speculation about the direction of interest rates, have brought housing loans back into the spotlight.
Nicole helps… keep an apartment buyer safe
Financial expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon discusses strategy for a couple who want to buy their first home in Melbourne.
Staying at home for longer leaves parents counting the costs
More young adults are living at home for longer, not able or willing to leave the nest.
Does employee ownership make companies more successful?
Does it make sense to invest in companies with a high level of employee ownership?
Sarah Silverman's take on fart jokes applies to money
The comedian can teach us something in terms of restraint.
The beauty of fully franked dividends
Far too many Australians let the tax "tail" wag the investing dog.
Gold medal goes to the yellow metal's biggest backer
Chartist Richard Pritchard takes line honours at the close the four-week Shares Race as his decision to back gold pays off.
How to help adult children buy a home
There are several avenues, but which is best?
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.
BRICs, CIVETS, NUTS and other useless acronyms
A trendy acronym is no substitute for an investment strategy.
Cash-poor Aussies letting shonky operators take advantage
There are loan sharks cashing in on 5 million savings-poor Australians, but there are more affordable borrowing options out there.
Why this resources boom will be less fun than the last
The gains to households from this phase in the resources boom will be less visible than in the past.
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