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Return Of The Bargain Hunter
Growth has been the buzzword for half a decade, but value investing is set to reassert itself
Look Beyond The Yield
Long-term growth is the secret to making the best buying decisions
The Holiday Is Over
After going easy on businesses and individuals during the pandemic, the ATO is taking a tougher approach
Better Skills Can Mean Better Pay
Move over shares and property. Improving your qualifications can be your most rewarding investment.
Take The Bite Out Of The Bills
Planning ahead and shopping around can cut the cost of orthodontics
The Sweet Spot Why You Only Need $253k In Super To Retire
How to combine savings and the age pension to maximise your retirement income
Get Down To Business
Reliable tenants, predictable income and fewer hassles add to the appeal of commercial property
The Fight Club Of Finance
CFDs are a risky investment, but the payoff can be huge when – or if – it comes
Beat The Income Squeeze
In today’s low-rate world, there is a way to boost income while protecting precious capital
Run Your Own Retirement Race
How comfortable your future life will depend on the calculations you do now
It's A Big Job, So Plan Ahead
Adult children who look after frail parents will benefit from being prepared for the lifechanging challenges
More Magic In The Making
Investors are set to reap more rewards as a hugely successful business finds new ways to grow
When It's Time To Cash In
You’ve worked hard to establish a successful venture and now you want to sell. But be patient: it takes time and careful planning to achieve the best result
The New Parent Trap
How the sandwich generation juggles the demands of kids and ageing relatives
How To Ensure You Make The Best Decisions
When it comes to care options for ageing parents, it can be an emotional and confusing time, and most people are unprepared. Discussions abut aged care needs are not high on anyone’s wish list.
When It Pays To Be Precious
Gold and silver are popular assets as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, so is this a good time to buy?
My light-bulb moment
Money talks … and so should we. In some circles talking about money is considered gauche or taboo, but it’s a belief that could be costing us a lot of moolah.
Ride of a lifetime
For many Sydneysiders, the Blue Mountains is a go-to getaway and the best seat in the house from which to experience the region’s spectacular beauty is Scenic World.
Look inside the package
House-and-land deals are a popular choice, but it pays to know just what you’re getting for your money
Portfolio protection
With higher inflation looming on the horizon, experts assess what precautions investors can take
How To Build The Perfect Portfolio
Your risk tolerance and goals should determine the appropriate mix of investments
Share Love, Not Savings
Dipping into your nest egg to help family members can ruin both your retirement plans and personal relationships
Retire Early Financial Freedom In Your 30s, 40s or 50s
There’s more to life than soldiering on in the workforce – earning and spending – well into your 60s, according to a growing number of Australians who aim to retire much earlier. They want financial freedom and more happiness from following their passions and interests. They are leading a simple life and saving hard to reach their goals. Our seven case studies show how to achieve an early retirement.
Tricks of a dodgy trade
Online romance remains a favourite for scammers, but the pandemic is providing fertile new ground
Party takes a sober turn
It was great fun for the supermarkets while it lasted, but the pandemic has changed the way we shop
When bigger is better
Tick off the checklist when your business is ready to hang up the “positions vacant” sign
Boomer times are back
Baby boomers have had a long-standing love affair with property and are set to play another key role in the next housing cycle
All eyes on the sky
A bolt of inspiration hit Eric Peck while serving as a RAAF Hercules pilot eight years ago in Afghanistan.
Buyer's Taxing Issue
A NSW proposal to replace stamp duty could benefit downsizers but complicate investors’ plans
Battle Over An Inheritance
Where there’s a will, there’s sometimes an angry sibling and a legal challenge