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The mutual makeover

The member-owned banks are evolving, but their core focus on customer and community remains the same

Skills you need to be successful

The amount of effort you are prepared to make will determine what type of investor you are

The big ones that got away

It's painful when you miss your chance to make a fortune, but you can keep playing the stockmarket game as long as you live

Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound

Professional fund managers underperformed, but investors who stayed the course have reaped the rewards anyway

Clouds loom over the pyjama party

Funky sleepwear and stationery have been big winners for Solomon Lew, but tougher times may lie ahead

Clearance rates high as housing recovers

For the first time since 2021, auction clearance rates have held above 70% for the second consecutive month across the combined capitals (71.1%) and above 60% across the combined regions (60.5%), according to Domain’s July auction report.

All quiet on the listings front

The initial public offering (IPO) market in Australia has experienced its quietest six months in years, with just 14 new listings between January and June compared with 59 in the same period in 2022.

A people person changes the rules of war

There is a hint of pride in Oleg Vornik’s voice when he confides that, about six months ago, he was named on Russia’s sanctions list.

Budgeting is a breeze

In today's digital banking world, the right financial app could save you time and money

BUY, KEEP OR SELL

Make the most of your property decisions

Robots get in on the act

Artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in helping us run our finances and create wealth

'Stuff' keeps the business booming

Unlike other commercial property, self-storage units are proving a solid investment

In a greener landscape

Investors increasingly want to align their ethics with their financial goals

Nation of investors doubles down

Despite high inflation and financial uncertainty, Aussies have put trillions of dollars into property, shares and super

5 ways to future-proof your job

If MBAs were the career enhancer of the '80s and '90s, transferable skills are a must today

When lives can be rescued

A free counselling service can get the debtors off your back and your finances on track

When a business goes bust

As company failures start rising, here's a guide to what shareholders can expect to salvage from the wreckage

Too much of a good thing

The writing is on the wall for boom-time iron ore prices as production is ramped up and new mines are opened

Don't get mad, get even

Australia's big banks and supermarkets face little competition, which makes them the ideal income-producing, low-volatility investments

Count all the costs of downsizing

As well as the mounting expenses of selling and buying, there can be an emotional price to pay too

Tax amnesty can ease the pressure

The ATO is giving small enterprises, which owe almost $30 billion, the chance to clear the slate

Bank accounts are sport's losers

Financing the kids' extracurricular activities can be an expensive business, but there are ways to keep the costs under control

Take your foot off the accelerator

Before it's too late, investors should brace their portfolios for a slowdown

3 ways to beat the cash crunch

Times are tough and money is tight, but there are ways to keep investing that can be easy on your budget

BUILD YOUR WEALTH WITH ETFs

Exchange traded funds have made it easy for Aussies to invest in a wide range of assets. They are a one-stop shop with low fees and instant diversification. Our comprehensive guide sets out how ETFs can be used as building blocks for a portfolio that will help you achieve your financial goals.

Australia goes into recession

Whether the economy has a hard or soft landing is open to debate, but at the very least we are in for some volatile times in the battle against inflation

Finetune your offset game

These accounts have long been touted as one of the easiest ways to lower mortgage repayments without impinging on cashflow, but how well do they really work?

Fees take it to the next level

After buying an apartment, owners should be prepared to regularly dip into their savings to cover maintainance and unexpected building issues

On the newer side of the street

Modern apartments have had their share of problems, but they can be a better investment than their older counterparts

Check your insurance cover too

When your annual statement arrives, look beyond the investment return to make sure you have the right insurance cover