Money features
Zip Co shuffles the Shares Race's pecking order
With Zip Co picked by four of our eight racers, the fortunes of the company, which operates the zipPay and zipMoney "buy now, pay later" apps, was always likely to be one of the swing factors of the race.
Weed your share portfolio while the good times roll
The outlook for share investors is positive with a strong possibility that the Australian market could reach the record highs of 10 years ago.
What if someone invested $2.83 a day for you since birth?
My eldest son was born in October 1981. I could easily have afforded to invest $2.83 a day for him, but like most parents I didn't get around to it.
Don't get caught short on rental bonds
One in three renters are losing bond money at the end of a tenancy.
'I travelled around the world without (much) cash'
Freelance travel writer Tim Richards tries to get by with contactless payments on three continents.
Employers who don't pay super face up to a year in jail
The government intends to introduce court-ordered penalties, including up to 12 months' imprisonment, where employers defy directions to pay their superannuation guarantee liabilities.
'Be prepared to pull the trigger': why the risk of a market crash is high
I wouldn't want to scare you but have you seen a chart of the Dow Jones or the S&P; 500 index recently?
Bellamy's back from the brink
Don't ever let anyone tell you they know what's going to happen in the stockmarket. Oh, they might believe it, but they're wrong.
Consider higher capital gains tax before you invest
While attention is currently focused on the possible impact of negative gearing tax changes on property prices, investors also need to consider the impact of higher capital gains tax bills on future investment decisions for all asset classes.
Payment rings will take us from the public transport network to the beach
Bankwest has launched the first payment ring in Australia, as more wearable technology is enabled for contactless payments.
Ellis hits the lead in the first race of the year with SportsHero a winner
It's the first week of the first round of the year for the shares race and already Angie Ellis of 80 20 Investments occupies the top spot - a position she occupied for most of last year.
School's back and our hip pocket will be better for it
The cost of activities for children during the long break presents a significant financial burden for many families.
Applying for aged care? Pause before you disclose finances
If you are moving into an aged care facility you will be asked to complete a combined income and asset assessment. What most people don’t realise is that this is not compulsory and can be futile.
Move to extend expiry dates for gift cards nationwide
With expired gift cards costing consumers $200 million a year, pressure is building on other states and territories to follow NSW and make them valid for a minimum of three years.
Prepare for changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax
Changes to both negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements are now much more likely.
Why debt consolidation is a bad idea
A "consolidation loan" was once described by a cynic as "putting all your hard-to-pay loans into one impossible-to-pay loan".
The new risk to our retirement savings
One in 10 women will live past 100 years and need to find an extra $39,000 a year to live on. How do you manage the financial risk of living a long life?
Product flogging still a problem in financial advice
Financial planners employed by or aligned with big four banks and AMP flog their superannuation funds and other financial products to punters.
How to save on the back-to-school expenses
With term one just around the corner, many parents are looking at ways to cut the costs of sending their children to school.
Property speculation slows as prices stagnate
"Flipping" of properties – buying and selling real estate within two years – with the hope of making a profit is far less prevalent now that prices are no longer booming.
Could cryptocurrencies be a serious alternative to the dollar?
The cryptocurrency craze that has swept the financial world over summer is hard to ignore.