Money
Planning & budgeting
Bank offset accounts safer than non-bank lenders but there's a limit
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers a question about how the government guarantee of $250,000 applies to an offset account.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Ask Noel: how 'modest' $1.8m home will affect aged care, pension
Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
- by Noel Whittaker
Parenting
Sad about your kids going off to uni? You won’t be for long
There are plenty of opportunities, and a few risks, to think about when your kids leave home.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
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Ask Noel: Save for a home I can buy now, or save more for later?
Our expert explores the pros and cons of buying an affordable property now or saving for a larger deposit for a more expensive property in the future.
- by Noel Whittaker
Australian dollar
Blatant currency exchange rip-offs under official scrutiny
An official inquiry into foreign currency services is likely to means better deals but consumers will still need to shop around.
- by John Collett
Cars
New car myths leave many out of pocket
Many people, especially young adults, buy new cars on finance without realising how soon they depreciate in value.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Money psychology
How growing up poor can make you a spendthrift
Research suggests the stress of growing up in poverty can shrink the brain – especially for young children.
- by Georgina Dent
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Are we on track for early retirement?
Personal finance expert George Cochrane answers your questions.
- by George Cochrane
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Safe borrowing for first-home buyers cashing in on falling market
Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers your questions.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Ask Noel: what is the tax payable on a gift?
Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
- by Noel Whittaker
Gender equality
Gender pay gap closes but healthcare sector gap widens
Women are progressing economically, but there's still a long way to go.
- by John Collett