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Survive the Airbnb crackdown
Short-term rentals face tougher restrictions and higher costs. So is it still worth renting out your spare space?
Preserve value in a downturn
By staying on top of maintenance you can ensure your home remains in tip-top condition
Show them you're in charge
Here are seven ways to get your finances off to a flying start
Keep on top of student debt
If you're heading to uni, it pays to think about how you'll manage the rising cost
Fight back against scammers
Australians are set to lose up to $4 billion this year here's how to avoid becoming one of the victims
“It’s not up to someone else to determine your value”
THE HOT SEAT
Next-gen’s retirement guarantee
Millennials may be doing it tough today, but as the first generation to come of age in the era of bigger contributions they’ll reap the rewards tomorrow
Expand your search for cash
Traditional fixed-income products are not getting a lot of love, but experts say alternatives such as corporate and private debt could offer good value
Fixed vs variable
Is there any value in fixing your mortgage anymore? It pays to look at the pros and cons
Property without the price tag
Real estate ETFs can offer diversification and low initial outlay. Here are the factors to consider.
Revive your tired rental
A refresh can be the key to attracting top-quality tenants, but it pays to shop smart
If a cold war turns hot
China’s plans for Taiwan are a known unknown. So, how should investors position for this risk?
More than one way to skin this cat
Safe and boring or risky and stressful … whatever your approach to investing, there might be a better alternative
Miner is now a cash machine
Coal may be a dirty word, but thanks to limited supply and high prices, it's rewarding investors with strong capital gains and generous dividends
Chart your way to success
Knowing how to interpret charts is important for successful investing, whether you're holding for the long term or going for a quick profit. Charts are readily available and often free.
Why it pays to think green
Budget-friendly improvements can reduce your power bills, make your home more sustainable and even improve its value
8 skills to achieve success
Whether you’re starting out, supercharging or completely changing course, the rules are the same
EVs pick up speed
Despite supply problems, high prices and a poor charging network, electric vehicles will take over our roads sooner than many people think
BARGAIN BUYS
ASSET MARKETS MAY HAVE TAKEN A HIT, BUT THAT CAN SPELL OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS | INCLUDES SHAREMARKET • FIXED INTEREST • PROPERTY • CRYPTOCURRENCY
Waste warrior thinks big
When Mike Smith sold his wine-making business five years ago, he talked his wife Alyssa into a global adventure. They spent 18 months in remote parts of the world, including the border regions of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, in Kurdish villages near Iraq and Iran, and in North Korea and the north-east of Russia. Edgy types of places.
Rich pickings for a disruptor
Small, nimble players are punching above their weight in wealth management
Gold-plate your portfolio against inflation
With the ghost of the 1970s haunting investors around the world, hard assets can provide some protection
Get a fair share of the housing pie
Shared equity and rent-to-buy schemes can help offset soaring property prices
Keeping up a lifetime of care
Parents can call on a range of resources to provide ongoing support for a child with a severe disability
Dish up a treat from the lab
Peppou’s first invention as a kid was an expanding measuring stick so that his grandfather could gauge the distance between lawn bowling balls. His attitude to life is to be curious and pathologically optimistic. He cured his fear of heights by taking a mountaineering holiday in France. He would like to learn welding. His best advice came from a mentor, Sarah, who said he either had to become a business founder or shut up rather than be indecisive. Describes his work life balance as poor, being at work most days.
Build up your defences
Guide to saving and investing for an uncertain future
Trusts feel the heat
The tax office is cracking down on what it sees as avoidance strategies
THE SWEET SPOT - WHY YOU NEED ONLY $250,500 IN SUPER TO RETIRE
How to combine the age pension and superannuation savings to maximise your income
Shop around for a bargain
While others fret about share prices, investors who focus on earnings quality will be rewarded in the long run
Shock in store for super funds
The investment tide has turned and funds will be lucky to report a positive return