Money Magazine Australia - October 2023

In this issue

• X Factor - Inside the $7 trillion generation
• HOW DATA LAWS WILL PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY
• STRUGGLING LANDLORDS FORCED TO SELL
• AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE - OLDER, HOTTER, RICHER
• MID-LIFE HOME LOANS - WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Beware the wedding 'red bomb'

The couple's happy occasion can be a financial strain for guests, but it's possible to be generous without being extravagant

3 mins

Chipping away at a tiny fortune

Australians are an inventive mob. We pioneered the ‘black box’ flight recorder, spray-on skin, the pacemaker, polymer bank notes and the bionic ear. There was also wi-fi technology, which lets us stream music and movies on our mobile devices and television, thanks in part to John O’Sullivan, leader of the team of researchers at the CSIRO who made that breakthrough. A critical part of their work was designing the first wi-fi computer chips based on a global standard. Silicon Valley giant Cisco Systems liked the idea so much that it bought the business.

5 mins

X FACTOR - Inside the $7 trillion generation

While the media spotlight often shines on the wealth of baby boomers and Gen Y, it’s the largely ignored Gen X who may soon find themselves quietly holding the financial reins.

10 mins

Avoid the fraudster's web

Ageing parents may need help to protect them from increasingly inventive crooks

3 mins

Overcome the fear of change

You know you would be better off by doing something differently, but you just can't make the big decision. Sleeping on it can help.

3 mins

This succession is important too

Privately owned businesses are collectively worth $1.437 trillion, yet more than eight out of 10 owners have no plans for who'll take over the reins

3 mins

China's downturn gets more serious

While the country's construction sector may be 'sick', other parts of the economy are getting on with business

4 mins

More private lives

Our data protection laws are set for big overhaul and the consumer will be the winner

3 mins

When 50 isn't the new 30

Applying for a loan in mid-life can be fraught with challenges. Prepare yourself for the inevitable by learning how banks assess mature applicants and what you can do to improve your chances. Here, two experts share their hard-won knowledge on how to approach home loans in middle age.

3 mins

Investors feel the big squeeze

Negative gearing is becoming more widespread as rent rises fail to cover increasing costs, with some landlords forced to sell

3 mins

Catch the superwave

Investors can enjoy the ride as dozens of industries are transformed by technology over the next decade

3 mins

Who will get your super

Make sure your death benefits go to the right person by keeping the paperwork up to date

4 mins

Want growth? Here's where to find it

Dividends alone don't cut it if you want your portfolio to power ahead over the next decades

3 mins

Trouble at the top table

When a key executive suddenly quits, shareholders have to calmly consider whether they should go too, or hang in there

3 mins

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