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Where the grass is greener
When comparing banks and non-banks for a home loan it pays to keep an open mind and look for the best fit
When charity begins online
What do you do when your child has a medical emergency and you can’t afford the treatment? Or your beloved pet runs up vet bills that you can’t pay? Or you want to raise funds to help care for threatened species?
Get financial advice in six easy steps
If you’ve never met with a financial planner before, you’re probably not aware of the process they follow. It’s important that clients understand the financial planning process so they get the most out of seeking personal financial advice.
Don't let the old man in
Our days are numbered, so let's try to get the best value out of them
What matters most
With more than 300 ETFs to choose from, the test for investors is to identify risk and strategy
Hydrogen emerges from the shadows
As costs fall, a third energy source will join wind and solar in transitioning the world from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Gain extra leverage
Margin loans can help investors build and diversify their portfolio, but they're not without risks
Go with the P2P flow
For investors looking for an income stream, peer-to-peer lending provides an attractive alternative to regular banking products
For $250, it's yours
You don't need big money-or big loans-to get a foot on the property ladder
Price of good health
A record number of Aussies are taking out private cover, but for others the cost outweighs the benefits
ACTION PLAN
How to fight rising costs
Off to a promising start
The sharemarket can be volatile, but investors who do their research stand to be rewarded over time
Agents of change
Whether you're moving on or moving up, a buyers agent can give you an edge in the property market. But are they worth the cost?
Jobs to tackle before winter
Before too long winter will be upon us, and that usually means an increase in the cost of running your home.
Use brain power to get back on track
A big financial loss can be as devastating as a personal crisis, taking a heavy toll on a woman’s mental health
Parental leave makes progress
Both employers and the government are helping to ease the financial costs of raising children
When it's time to upgrade your solar
A decade has passed since Australia's first solar boom, leaving some households wondering what to do next
A conversation that changes lives
The future wellbeing of ageing parents is a sensitive issue that should be tackled early to avoid financial and family stress
Swindled by a sweetheart
Romance fraud is run by cybercriminals often prepared to be patient they can groom their victims for years. And business is booming.
“Wealth’’ is about community and culture
Through support networks and modern storytelling, First Nations Australians are gradually regaining their financial independence
The women's issue
FOR RICHER, FOR POORER. When a woman is wealthier, it’s not just her wallet that wins, it’s the bank balance of the entire household that improves by a wide margin.
Waging a war against modern slavery
Slavery has been an issue in Australia since colonisation in 1788, when convicts were transported to Sydney. It continues to this day, despite having been outlawed in the early 1800s.
I want to make rules, not follow them
A devastating medical condition set Louise Bedford, author of five books on the stockmarket, podcaster and behavioural finance expert, on a new wealth-creating path
Look at the big picture
Even if shoppers cut back their spending this year, the longer-term outlook for retailers is promising
Donald Trump gets a crack at a second US presidency
THE IMPOSSIBLE IS POSSIBLE
Setting up a seat at the table
Fact file Topaz McAuliffe Founder and CEO of 15 Times Better, which encourages and supports organisations to set up Indigenous affairs programs. Born in the mining town of Wickham, in Western Australia's Pilbara, in 1980 and later moved to Cairns. First job was at a local sports store; started a university teaching course, but realised that wasn't her calling. Discovering barriers to Indigenous employment changed her outlook; is concerned about the disparity in superannuation for First Nations people. She believes in living for today because you may die tomorrow - \"we had a lot of death being a large Islander family\". Her philosophy is to say yes to everything and worry about it later; enjoys travelling, food and wine.
TOP 50 SHARE AND PROPERTY BUYS
Positive thinking prevails
Penny hopefuls or penny dreadfuls?
For patient investors who have a high risk tolerance, the rewards can be worth the gamble
How to cash in your chips
Semiconductors are a modern marvel that has transformed our lives - and investors are enjoying the financial benefits
Make the most of the perks
Give your retirement savings a boost by taking advantage of the latest rule changes