Money features
Land tax 'Bowie bonds'. A nifty fix for stamp duty?
Professor Kevin Davis believes he has found a way around the roadblock that's been stopping NSW and Victoria axing stamp duty.
Banks look bulletproof, at least as long as rates and unemployment stay low
Whatever you think of the big banks as corporate citizens, they sure make oodles of money for shareholders.
Fear is for Halloween, not for money management
Four investment fears holding Australians back.
'Remarkable' jobs growth raises hopes for wages
Here's some brighter news on the labour market to balance the bad: there is something of a jobs boom under way.
How to avoid expensive mistakes when buying a new phone
If you're in the market for a new phone, price isn't the only factor you should consider.
When it comes to managing money, sometimes simple is best
An understanding of numbers is important when making financial decisions. But sometimes other factors can become more important.
How Susan saved thousands on her family's summer holiday
Susie Doueihi has saved thousands of dollars on her family's holiday to Hawaii. By booking flights and accommodation early and travelling outside of peak periods it's costing $1300 per person by going in late November rather than close to $2000 in January.
Browne edges closer to leader Ellis in year-long race
Into the final quarter of the Year-Long Shares Race, Angie Ellis of 80 20 Investments holds on to her lead, but the real mover since the last update is Melissa Browne of A&TA.;
Ten ways to live it up in your 20s and still get ahead with money
I love the questions I get from 25-year-olds - it's generally a variation on the "champagne lifestyle on a beer budget" conundrum.
Investor confidence is rising
Despite continuing concerns about a possible conflict with North Korea and the ability of Australia's leading bank shares to maintain profitability under increased regulatory pressure, our share market has followed the US and other world markets in rising strongly.
What is the cost of a child's birthday party?
It pains me to say I have created a rod for my own back. We have three children, aged 7 through 18 months and we have always, every single year, had a party to celebrate the day of their birth.
How a university degree can earn you an extra $1.2m
Students currently cramming for end-of-year university exams might be tempted to question whether it's all worth it. Certainly in financial terms it is.
The difference between Australia's haves and have nots
More than one quarter of Australian households have a net worth of more than $1 million. How do you compare?
Don't hedge your bets on a mortgage application, improve your odds instead
Are you a mortgage borrower who makes multiple applications to different lenders?
Big rise in disputes about financial advice for DIY super funds
There's a significant rise in the number of disputes going before the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) concerning SMSFs and financial advice is a trend.
How to make the most of an investment bubble
Bubbles are rare, fantastic, twice-in-a-lifetime opportunities. If you spend those moments sitting on the sidelines wagging your finger at everyone else's stupidity you are missing the point.
Why we need to get 'rich' women back to work
It's time to remove barriers on Australian women getting back into paid work.
Painless hacks to pay off your mortgage years early
Round-up apps and features make saving automatic and therefore, psychologically, pretty pain-free. But there are ways to use similar mind tricks, without waiting for the next bells-and-whistles product, to pay down your mortgage quickly and easily – and save a fortune.
Car ownership the norm, despite the rise in car sharing
The Morgan-Conley family doesn't own a car, but they're going against the tide.
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.
Shrink the risk from borrowing to invest
The NAB Equity Builder offers novice investors a simple way to borrow for investment in shares.
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.
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.