Money
Planning & budgeting
How to politely say ‘no’ to plans you can’t afford
Have you found yourself saying “yes” to something a friend has suggested, even though you couldn’t really afford it? This one’s for you.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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Analysis
Aged care
Unlicensed aged care advice could hinder your later retirement years
Families need advice they can trust on the often complicated fee structures of aged care homes.
- by John Collett
Broken phones and snacks: What a piano teacher on $40,000 spends in a week
On this week’s Money Diary, our diarist has recently dropped her phone and the touchscreen no longer works, so she makes do with a mouse and voice-to-text.
Opinion
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I don’t want to be a landlord, so what do I do with my property proceeds?
Being a landlord can be a headache, but choosing where to invest the proceeds of your house sale can also be challenging.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Financial literacy
Making money is a team sport, so don’t do it alone
We’re taught in school to succeed as individuals, not in a group. Don’t make the same mistake when it comes to money.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Ask an expert
Can I put money into my child’s super account?
It’s possible to make a non-concessional superannuation contribution into another person’s super account – but there are notable downsides.
- by Noel Whittaker
Long-awaited investor compensation scheme gets under way
A compensation scheme offering up to $150,000 to consumers who have experienced misconduct is now operating.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Loyalty programs
What we know so far about Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul
Here comes my speculation on Qantas’ new strategy and what it will mean for your reward flying.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Analysis
Active investing
Why curious Gen Z-ers should be wary of online financial advice
Taking financial advice from social media such as TikTok without proper due diligence can lead to uninformed decisions.
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
Healthcare
Learn from my mistakes: What not to do when applying for a health card
Given the savings on offer, you might wonder why more people haven’t applied for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Perhaps they heard about my misadventures.
- by Kaye Fallick
Opinion
Spending
Why you shouldn’t feel ashamed of dipping into your savings
There is no shame in the game of spending the savings you worked damn hard to attain in the first place.
- by Victoria Devine