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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?

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

by Rachel Lane

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

Getting cash for your overseas travels is still necessary in many countries, but for everything else you can use plastic.

Opinion

Holidays

My complete solution for managing your money while travelling

by Noel Whittaker

You should make sure to claim every cent to which you are entitled in your tax return.

Analysis

Income tax

Easy-to-miss deductions that could reduce your tax this year

by John Collett

On Money Diaries this week, we meet a diarist with severe endometriosis and adenomyosis who spends $9,796 on fertility treatments and finishes four books.

Spending

Croissants and egg freezing: What a consultant on $130,000 spends in a week

Ask an expert

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

Should we upgrade from an apartment to a house?

If life was purely about accumulating wealth before you die, then trading your apartment for a home would probably make sense. But there’s more to consider.

Paul Benson

Money contributor

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Planning & budgeting

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

Getting cash for your overseas travels is still necessary in many countries, but for everything else you can use plastic.

Opinion

Holidays

My complete solution for managing your money while travelling

by Noel Whittaker

On Money Diaries this week, we meet a diarist with severe endometriosis and adenomyosis who spends $9,796 on fertility treatments and finishes four books.

Spending

Croissants and egg freezing: What a consultant on $130,000 spends in a week

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

You should tackle your debt slowly, one bite at a time.

Opinion

Hip pocket

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

by Dominic Powell

Opinion

Home loans

How to get a bit of breathing space on your home loan

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Opinion

Ask an expert

Should we use savings to pay down mortgage or invest in shares?

by Noel Whittaker

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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

Opinion

Ask an expert

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

by Noel Whittaker

Analysis

Income tax

Easy-to-miss deductions that could reduce your tax this year

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