Money Magazine Australia - July 2024

In this issue

* CRYPTO BREAKS THROUGH: IS IT TIME TO INVEST?
* AWARDS ISSUE: 20 BEST BANKS & INSURANCE COMPANIES
* FINANCIAL CONVERSATIONS TO HAVE WITH THE KIDS
* ELECTRIC ENERGY: HOW TO PROFIT FROM THE AI BOOM
* THE PRICE OF PETS PLUS SAVVY WAYS TO SAVE

Crypto has arrived

Once dismissed as a passing fad, cryptocurrencies are here to stay. Some people have made fortunes while others have lost out, but the digital tokens are gaining greater acceptance as an investment and a form of payment. As the trend strengthens, the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum are set to become part of our day-to-day lives. Here's what the future would look like.

8 mins

Fur baby or financial millstone?

Whether it's puppy love or a kitten craving, owning a pet means committing to long-term costs.

8 mins

Are we ready to be cash-free?

Saying goodbye to our piggy banks too soon could leave small businesses in the dark when problems arise.

2 mins

What's love got to do with it?

A rollercoaster of emotions could be driving poor crypto behaviour.

3 mins

Property-investing rules: are they likely to change?

The pressure for the government to curb the tax benefits of tax concessions, such as negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, is unrelenting. Most recently, independent senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie proposed five options for paring back investment property tax concessions, with savings to the Federal budget of up to $60 billion over the next decade.

3 mins

Money lessons the kids need to know

Your children can learn a lot from your past money mishaps. Here are eight financial conversations I have had with mine.

4 mins

Sold! Quick ways to add value

Small, strategic changes can have a big impact on the look and feel of your home. And get you a better price on auction day.

5 mins

Paths to home ownership

Taking the road less travelled can sometimes deliver unexpected benefits.

5 mins

Get into life

Tucked inside super are products that can protect you from life's inevitable uncertainties.

5 mins

Powering the AI boom

Beyond the software and chipmakers, where will the energy come from?

3 mins

Drop the anchor to judge value

Buying and selling decisions should be based on where a stock price is going, not where it has been.

3 mins

An outrageous, beautiful monopoly

Telstra's mobile business is a cash machine with few competitors, giving it the highest returns in the world.

4 mins

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