Money features
Most of us do it, but is going into debt for a holiday ever a good idea?
Families are going into debt for holidays they can't afford – but sometimes a break is important for mental health.
Red flags on blue-chip stocks as competition hots up
Blue-chip stocks are the bedrock of investors' portfolios. The household names that pay reliable tax-effective dividends have also produced good capital gains over the long term.
How a property slump would affect homeowners
Recent headlines have flagged a fall in Australian capital city house prices. But does it mean anything for you?
Best of the best: Don't wait until the new year to find a better deal
Don't put off shopping around for a better deal on financial products and investments this holiday season.
Investor Angie Ellis reveals the secret of her Shares Race success
Angie Ellis has won more of the four-week shares races than any other competitor, including the professional tipsters.
The secret to happiness? Why giving feels so good
How can we arrange our finances so that we enjoy our money and are not burdened by it?
Why most Australians don't invest in shares
The vast majority of Australians have never invested in shares, and there's no great mystery why – they can't afford it.
How to boost your income to cover Christmas costs
Is there a more difficult month to stretch your income than December?
If you're promised a tax cut this Christmas, read the fine print first
So now they can afford a tax cut? Just months ago they had to push tax rates up.
'Suddenly I had a bill for $5000': Christmas holiday hire car warning
This is a story about hire car company Europcar and some very, very unhappy customers.
Financial planners could lose from Royal Commission
The scandals at most of the big banks have often involved their financial planning arms.
From a refugee camp in Nepal to the Great Australian Dream
I came with my family to Australia seven years ago and now we own our own home.
'Why bother emulating average returns?' Don't over-diversify
The only reason to manage your own investments is to beat the average.
Australians to spend $11b on Christmas presents
The average person will spend $593 this festive season, up a quarter since 2012.
Rethink pregnancy cover in private health insurance
The health system has faults but it deal well with issues that require urgent attention.
How to put the power back in your hands
Power bills have been rising, and represent one of the largest threats to household budgets.
Your shares had a golden run? Here's what to do next
Large gains in your portfolio are a good problem to have but the good news also comes with psychological baggage.
Insurance bonds are in vogue, but there's a drawback
​How attractive are friendly society and life insurance bond investments for investors unable or not wanting to add to their super balances?
Chowdhary beats Ellis in surprise finish to year-long Shares Race
Hina Chowdhary's best performing share was lithium miner Galaxy Resources.
It pays to think about your time as money
Many of us are thinking about how we will spend our limited resources over Christmas.
When to get a prenuptial agreement
Binding financial agreements give you a say in what 'fair division of assets' means.