Money features
How to double your tax refund
Will the prospect of a $2564 refund motivate you to finally do your tax return, if you haven't already?
Rules for same-sex couples no different on tax
The superannuation rules are the same for everybody.
Why consensus tells you little about a company
To make money out of shares you have to work out what's going to happen that is unexpected.
Just got mail from your super fund? You should read it
It's that time of year when the annual statements from super funds for the year to June 30, 2017 sent out. And this year, more than any other, it's important to check the report rather than not reading the email or throwing the paper report in the re-cycling bin.
Technology marches on: The phrase that kills companies
There's an image floating around cyberspace that resurfaces every year or so. It's a page from a 1991 Radio Shack catalogue. Radio Shack is the US version of the old Tandy, for those who remember the latter. On it are a range of products for sale. And the capabilities of the products on that page can now be found in a single place: inside your smartphone.
Ethical and social investing: A winner or gimmick?
There appears to be an inherent conflict between doing what's right and moral, and maximising financial returns.
Geoff Wilson's $6.8m funds aim to improve life for youth
Australia's first intensive outpatient program for young people with eating disorders and a targeted mental health national awareness campaign are among projects that investment guru Geoff Wilson's social investment funds are supporting.
Winston Churchill's coins offer clue to bank motives
The unexpected "generosity" of the Commonwealth Bank in abolishing fees for withdrawals at ATMs has been well publicised. As expected, all the other banks quickly followed suit and there were headlines galore about the difference it would make to their customers.
How to tell if a company is really doing good
Increasingly, consumers and employees want to know if a business is about more than just profits.
European Cobalt increases Money reader's lead
Money reader Scott Andrews has increased his lead over Angie Ellis of 80 20 Investments in week two of the four-week Shares Race.
'It was crippling us': How to avoid the pitfalls of holiday homes
Holiday and short-term letting websites are making it easier to profit from that property.
Passive investment is positive but far from a panacea
The rapid growth of passive investment may carry risks for the broader market.
Should we cash in shares to fix our home?
Remember: Buy low, sell high.
Why some kids get more parental cash than their siblings
Parental perception of their children's success – or income status – plays a critical role.
CEO pay is obscene but it's not the real issue
Yes the pay is obscene, but don't be distracted.
Upping the risk will pay off for younger super fund members
Younger super fund members will be better off in one of their fund's more aggressive investment options.
Do the dead pay capital gains tax?
I am a bit confused about the possibility of claiming a tax deduction for contributions to superannuation since the Government changed the rules from July 1, 2017.
A 10-step financial detox to get fit for Christmas
There is still time to make sure you finish the year well and are on a better financial footing to launch into 2018.
How to super proof your death
Columinst Noel Whittaker helps readers with their financial conundrums.
Why Chelsea took all her savings and lent it to total strangers
Peer-to-peer lender, RateSetter, says 56 per cent of money invested with it is from savers withdrawing their money from their bank savings accounts.
Money reader takes early lead in first round of new four-week Shares Race
Money reader Scott Andrews has thrown down the gauntlet to Angie Ellis, of 80 20 Investments, as racers start new round.
What you need to know if the Bali volcano threatens your holiday
Nicole helps … determine your Bali refund rights.
Cost of having no will far higher than the fees to get it right
Nearly 50 per cent of people die without a will, and most of the remainder seem content to use a "do it yourself" job from the local stationery shop.
How to decide which assets to sell when your income falls short
Financial expert George Cochrane answers your questions.
The price of convenience may be higher than you think
As we move away from payments in cash to technology-enabled transactions, other issues arise.
Home is not where the returns are
Despite Australia representing only 2 per cent of the world's gross domestic product, Australian self-managed superannuation fund investors on average have almost 70 per cent of their investment portfolios in Australian-focused assets.
What to do if targeted for a tax audit
The Tax Office's new data matching technology is catching out more taxpayers than ever.