Money features
Andrews wins with a return of more than 30 per cent
Money reader Scott Andrews takes out first spot in the Shares Race after maintaining the lead throughout the four-week race with big contributions European Cobalt, EHR Rources and Living Cell.
A retiree seeks blessing to buy a campervan
Financial expert George Cochrane answers your questions about money management.
Shrink the risk from borrowing to invest
The NAB Equity Builder offers novice investors a simple way to borrow for investment in shares.
Bitcoin is making fortunes for investors, but how long will it last
The price of Bitcoin rose by another $US500 this week after breaching $US5000 last week, making investors huge fortunes. But those who have seen their fair share of booms and busts are scratching their heads.
New childcare subsidy puts focus on working parents
You can go online to find out how much childcare subsidy your family will receive after the new system comes into effect next July.
Small business entrepreneur triples her money with Bitcoin - but beware the risks
As Bitcoin moved up sharply again this week, after breaching $US5000 last week, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue heard evidence about virtual currencies and tax.
How to innovate your way to wealth
Innovation isn't just for business. We can also apply innovative practices to improve the management of our personal finances.
How to get started with investment
Financial expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon advises a 17-year-old on his financial future.
Lessons from the past: 1987 sharemarket crash and the GFC
Gearing to buy speculative investments at the best of times involves considerable risks because of margin calls as share prices decline.
ANZ extends Apple Pay to 1.6 million Access cardholders
ANZ Access customers will be able to use Apple Pay with in-store eftpos mobile payments, making the bank the first Australian financial institution to offer Apple Pay.
What the Lisa Wilkinson story says about equal pay for equal work
There are always excuses to explain away a pay gap.
Get ready to lodge your tax return
Here is a fool-proof guide to ensure you sort yourself out and receive your cash (or choose an accountant) before the deadline hits.
Are banks rediscovering the value of customer loyalty?
Are the banks finally getting it? Or being dragged, kicking and screaming, into a new reality?
How the 'gig economy' is forcing workers into poverty
Budgeting has been a nightmare for Samantha Nicoll, whose introduction to the workforce was a series of casual jobs with no security.
Round-ups go mainstream, as banks embrace behavioural finance trend
Round-ups boost savings by tapping into insights from behavioural finance, and they're going mainstream.
Thousands of Aussies caught in tougher rules to transfer British pensions
Aussie travellers who work and amass retirement savings in Britain could now be waiting for decades to transfer this money into an Australian superannuation account.
Andrews holds lead in shares race mostly thanks to European Cobalt, Living Cell
Money reader Scott Andrews retains first spot in week three of the Shares Race with his original $100,000 portfolio worth $$140,995.
Investment basics: the difference between ETFs and LICs
many investors are seemingly unaware as to the nuances between listed investment companies and exchange-traded funds and the impact they may have on portfolios.
Ordinary people to pay more for aged care under proposed reforms
The aged care reforms introduced in 2014 have just been reviewed, with recommendations for more change to the aged care system.
How dress rental sites can save you money on fashion
There are about 70 dress rental sites in Australia and some let you rent out your own clothing.
Nationalisation call. Turn default super over to government, Costello urges
Former treasurer Peter Costello has called for the nationalisation of default superannuation, saying if it was run by the government there would be no war over who should run it.
Your 10-week plan to prepare for Christmas
The first mentions of Christmas are creeping into retail marketing, and for many Australians that signals unbridled spending and a January spent worrying how to pay-off the credit cards.
Counting on your super to fund your retirement? Don't.
Australia's superannuation scheme is the envy of the world. It shouldn't be.
NAB slashes rewards points in major credit card shake-up
NAB has taken the knife once again to the value of its reward points on its credit cards - but fees keep on rising.