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On Money Diaries, a NT researcher who goes camping two weekends in a row and starts playing hockey again for the first time in years.

Spending

Campsites and coffee: What a researcher on $119,000 spends in a week

On Money Diaries, a NT researcher who goes camping two weekends in a row and starts playing hockey again for the first time in years.

The government’s plan to pay students $319 a week for placements is a start, but just because something is better than nothing doesn’t inherently make it good.

Opinion

University

Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face, not a saving grace

by Victoria Devine

Apartments offer a more achievable alternative for those looking for a way into the property market, but there are a few factors to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Opinion

Home loans

Downsizing the Australian dream: What to consider when buying an apartment

by Dominic Powell

Many of us, especially older Australians, are still holding on to cash. It’s time to let it go.

Opinion

Cash

Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?

by Bec Wilson

Interest rates are unlikely to drop soon, so it’s best to find savings where you can.

Opinion

Home loans

The five best quality home loans charging under 6 per cent

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Ask an expert

What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?

Coming into money early on in life can be a wonderful opportunity to learn about investing and financial markets.

Paul Benson

Money contributor

If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?

Taking an expensive overseas holiday using your superannuation should have no bearing on your pension eligibility when the time comes.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

Should I move from a small super fund to a major one?

While a small fund can seem like it lags bigger ones, it can still be a winner when it comes to returns.

Paul Benson

Money contributor

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Planning & budgeting

On Money Diaries, a NT researcher who goes camping two weekends in a row and starts playing hockey again for the first time in years.

Spending

Campsites and coffee: What a researcher on $119,000 spends in a week

The government’s plan to pay students $319 a week for placements is a start, but just because something is better than nothing doesn’t inherently make it good.

Opinion

University

Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face, not a saving grace

by Victoria Devine

Coming into money early on in life can be a wonderful opportunity to learn about investing and financial markets.

Opinion

Ask an expert

What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?

by Paul Benson

When it comes to making money, taking risks is often unavoidable, so don’t be scared of making the leap.

Opinion

Investing

Why this is the most poorly understood thing in finance

by Paridhi Jain

Investing

Apartments offer a more achievable alternative for those looking for a way into the property market, but there are a few factors to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Opinion

Home loans

Downsizing the Australian dream: What to consider when buying an apartment

by Dominic Powell

Day-trading is the race-car driving version of investing. They are completely separate activities.

Opinion

Investing

Buy low, sell high? What Hollywood gets wrong about investing

by Paridhi Jain

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

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Borrowing & saving

Many of us, especially older Australians, are still holding on to cash. It’s time to let it go.

Opinion

Cash

Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?

by Bec Wilson

Opinion

Home loans

The five best quality home loans charging under 6 per cent

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Opinion

Home loans

Parents thinking of helping kids into property must consider this

by Noel Whittaker

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With tax rates at an all-time high, getting your house in order tax-wise is more important than ever.

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Tax deductions

Why sorting your tax early this year is more important than ever

by Julia Hartman

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If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?

by Noel Whittaker

Opinion

Ask an expert

Should I move from a small super fund to a major one?

by Paul Benson

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