Money

Part of solving the current housing crisis needs to be removing financial barriers for people who want to downsize.

Opinion

Pension

Want to help the housing crisis? Bring back the pensioner savings account

Part of solving the current housing crisis needs to be removing financial barriers for people who want to downsize. Pensioners are a good place to start.

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by Rachel Lane

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

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

Opinion

Cash

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

by Bec Wilson

Ask an expert

If I drop to part-time, can I use super to top up my income?

Managing an income while drawing down from your super can be a delicate balance, but there are plenty of ways to make it work.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

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

Planning & budgeting

Spending

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

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

Opinion

Home loans

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

by Dominic Powell

Opinion

Investing

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

by Paridhi Jain

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

Borrowing & saving

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

Brisbane Times

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