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Working out you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but it’s something we all need to talk about more.

Opinion

Scams

We can’t afford to be ashamed about getting scammed

Realising you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but hiding it and staying quiet helps nobody.

by Victoria Devine

A household with a $500,000 mortgage is paying $1134 a month more on its mortgage than it was in May 2022.

Opinion

Hip pocket

So you’ve got an offset account, but are you using it wisely?

by Dominic Powell

Almost a quarter of NSW public school children are now aged six by August of the year they start school, new data shows.

Opinion

Spending

Want to stretch money like a solo parent? Here are our 11 best hacks

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Super through our working life is relatively straightforward. The retirement phase is far harder to navigate.

Opinion

Superannuation

Why is retirement spending so difficult to navigate?

by Bec Wilson

Retirees are artificially inflating the value of their assets, in numerous instances borrowing money to get the accommodation of their choice.

Analysis

Aged care

Why are people inflating their wealth for better aged care?

by Rachel Lane

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I’ve paid taxes all my life. Am I entitled to a full pension?

Your entitlement to an age pension is determined based on need, not the amount of tax you’ve paid.

Paul Benson

Money contributor

I just got divorced. What should I do with the settlement?

Port-divorce, it’s best to not rush into any rash financial decisions you could regret later.

Paridhi Jain

Money contributor

I’m 40, single, and without children. Do I really need a will?

There’s no reason to put your family through additional drama when you pass away, so it’s best to make up a simple will.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

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Planning & budgeting

Working out you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but it’s something we all need to talk about more.

Opinion

Scams

We can’t afford to be ashamed about getting scammed

by Victoria Devine

Just because you’ve paid tax throughout your life doesn’t automatically entitle you to a full pension.

Opinion

Ask an expert

I’ve paid taxes all my life. Am I entitled to a full pension?

by Paul Benson

Port-divorce, it’s best to not rush into any rash financial decisions you could regret later.

Opinion

Ask an expert

I just got divorced. What should I do with the settlement?

by Paridhi Jain

Sydneysider Clare Megahey has been without a car since selling hers a few years ago.

Analysis

Cars

‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?

by Emily Chantiri

Investing

ETFs with exposure to crypto and to listed companies exposed to the crypto sector were the best performing Australian listed ETFs in the 12 months to March 31, 2024.

Analysis

ETFs

Eager investors push Australian ETF market to near $200 billion

by John Collett

The Coalition is again spruiking their plan to let young people use super to buy housing. Let me list the (many) reasons this is a terrible idea.

Opinion

Superannuation

Why the Coalition’s super-for-housing plan is a terrible idea

by Victoria Devine

Dot Comme at Curtin House, Melbourne, is a treasure trove for vintage fashion.

Analysis

Collectables

Why more people are investing in – and wearing – vintage fashion

by Stephen Crafti

Based in Santa Clara, California, Nvidia is now the third-biggest company in the US.

Opinion

Investing

Why young Australians are flocking to US shares to build wealth

by Nick Nicolaides

When you let go of your egoistic attachment to feeling smart, you’ll see that you can literally half your work, and double your results in a heartbeat.

Opinion

Money psychology

Why you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy

by Paridhi Jain

If you’re planning to put money aside for your child’s future school fees, there’s one investment option that makes the most sense.

Opinion

Ask an expert

What’s the best way to save for my kid’s private school fees?

by Noel Whittaker

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Borrowing & saving

A household with a $500,000 mortgage is paying $1134 a month more on its mortgage than it was in May 2022.

Opinion

Hip pocket

So you’ve got an offset account, but are you using it wisely?

by Dominic Powell

Opinion

Spending

Want to stretch money like a solo parent? Here are our 11 best hacks

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Opinion

Hip pocket

Share tactics: How to take a punt on investing and avoid backing a dud

by Dominic Powell

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Super through our working life is relatively straightforward. The retirement phase is far harder to navigate.

Opinion

Superannuation

Why is retirement spending so difficult to navigate?

by Bec Wilson

Analysis

Aged care

Why are people inflating their wealth for better aged care?

by Rachel Lane

Opinion

Ask an expert

I’m 40, single, and without children. Do I really need a will?

by Noel Whittaker

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