Money features
Bank levy means home owners should shop around
The budget came and went – so what was in it for you?
Dartboard leads the pack out of the gate with gold producer pick
The Dartboard's on top in week one of the new four-week Shares Race with its "pick" of Blackham Resources the strongest performer so far.
What minimalism can do for your mind and money
I am a hypocrite. It's become obvious in recent weeks as I consider two competing – and conflicting – sources of inspiration I seek out through social media.
Super saver scheme to help young Aussies on middle incomes
The budget announced an initiative to allow first home buyers to build up accessible savings in their super: how popular will it be?
The budget's lesson for bank shareholders
Seemingly from out of the blue, Treasurer Scott Morrison decided that the big banks should pay a little more in tax.
Few clear-cut winners from 2017 budget
There are only a couple of clear-cut winners from the 2017 federal budget from the point of view of our personal finances; though we could all be better off if it gets the macro-economic settings right.
Will the federal budget help young job seekers?
Drug testing, benefit cuts and a drastic shortage of jobs don't add up.
No end to bracket creep makes average earning Australians worse off
Middle-income Australians to bear brunt of budget's failure on income tax rates and thresholds.
What first home buyers should know before investing in Scott Morrison's scheme
It's not free education and tax-free property windfalls, but new scheme is worth considering.
Where first home buyers stand now – all the help and hits
The government has made some concerted moves on tackling housing affordability.
If you want to avoid an unwelcome tax slug it's time to get moving
What you might want to consider doing before the end of the financial year to minimise losses and maximise opportunities.
Customers unlikely to escape the bank tax
Whenever businesses are hit with a nasty new levy, there is a predictable response: we'll pass it on to customers.
Super and home downsizing plans welcomed for older Australians
Older Australians downsizing from large family homes have received a generous push in the federal budget.
Preparing for the super changes
This year's budget is unlikely to include further changes to super.
It's bonds to the rescue as the needle points up for interest rates
Younger investors may never have made decisions in the environment we are heading into.
One week in Hawaii brings home $1100 phone bill
Australians have shelled-out $92 million in global roaming charges during the last two years.
Meet the 'effective altruists' who earn to give
It's easy to assume a meaningful career involves working directly with the people you are helping, but there are people pursuing high-paying positions in order to donate more.
Telstra's a tough call for its one million shareholders
Telstra's more than one million shareholders will not be pleased with the sustained slide in the share price since the start of this year to be trading in the low $4 range now.
Why interest rates are unlikely to fall further
The era of abnormally low inflation is very gradually coming to an end.
The place of LICs in an investment strategy
Want to get some more time at the weekend? Try a different investment approach.
I developed a fear of debt at the age of 10
A fear of debt can either serve you or hold you back – here's how to know whether you need to overcome it.
10 essential money lessons in just 10 minutes
If learning how to build wealth is important to you, you've come to the right place.
One-stop complaints scheme for banks and insurers tipped in federal budget
The budget will make it easier to complain about banks