Signs of life in IPO drought

Improved investor confidence and lower economic volatility could set the stage for a bounceback in company listings

Dividends are hard to beat

Shares are riskier than cash in the bank, but over the longer term the payoff should be greater

Biotech giant stumbles

CSL faces some big challenges, but the long-term prognosis is more encouraging

Another day of reckoning

With economic history pointing to a recession in 2024, investors should go on the defensive

Investing by colours, not numbers

If you work out your personality type, your goals become obvious and you can invest according to your archetype

There is such a thing as a free lunch

The Federal government is waiting to give your super a $500 boost... come and get it!

Reality behind the summer dream

It's time to take off the rose-tinted glasses and weigh up the costs and benefits of buying a holiday home

Tap into granny (flat) power

Homeowners can boost their cashflow and help ease the housing shortage by adding separate accommodation

Pay up or risk getting crunched

The tax office is warning businesses to meet their tax and super guarantee obligations or have their debts disclosed to credit agencies; a whole world of pain

Brave new world of banking

When open banking was introduced in 2020, it promised great things. Where is it now and what are the next steps?

How to buy the perfect present

The receiver, rather than the giver, determines the true value of a gift

Stay jolly in the festive season

Avoid relationship and financial stress by planning ahead and setting limits

What happens if Australia doesn't get enough immigrants?

We delve into the interconnected realities of immigration, population, labour and housing

B team raises the business bar

Common or garden stock companies have been wealth generators for hundreds of years, allowing boards to expand their businesses by attracting wealthy investors who seek attractive and reliable returns. The system is entrenched because holding shares in reputable companies is comparatively safe for investors and provides attractive returns.

Clever ways to transfer your wealth... and live to see the results

Passing on the fruits of your labour before you pass away can be deeply rewarding, and an investment bond is an easy, tax-friendly and cost-effective way to make it happen

MARK CHAPMAN TAX TIP: Claim deductions on rental property

If you have a rental property in need of some care, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. Repairs are tax deductible in the year you incur the expense, provided the property earns rental income.

Mind the gap: how to navigate a career break

Working from home, the great resignation, quiet quitting, four-day-week trials there have been some significant changes and new developments in the workplace in recent years.

The not-so-good oil on inflation

Unfortunately, the Aussie dollar is falling just when we need it to be strong to pay for essential imports

Want growth? Here's where to find it

Dividends alone don't cut it if you want your portfolio to power ahead over the next decades

China's downturn gets more serious

While the country's construction sector may be 'sick', other parts of the economy are getting on with business

This succession is important too

Privately owned businesses are collectively worth $1.437 trillion, yet more than eight out of 10 owners have no plans for who'll take over the reins

Overcome the fear of change

You know you would be better off by doing something differently, but you just can't make the big decision. Sleeping on it can help.

Trouble at the top table

When a key executive suddenly quits, shareholders have to calmly consider whether they should go too, or hang in there

Who will get your super

Make sure your death benefits go to the right person by keeping the paperwork up to date

Investors feel the big squeeze

Negative gearing is becoming more widespread as rent rises fail to cover increasing costs, with some landlords forced to sell

More private lives

Our data protection laws are set for big overhaul and the consumer will be the winner

Beware the wedding 'red bomb'

The couple's happy occasion can be a financial strain for guests, but it's possible to be generous without being extravagant

Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt

Aussies have seen the future and we need to make changes now to tackle the scary bits

Catch the superwave

Investors can enjoy the ride as dozens of industries are transformed by technology over the next decade

When 50 isn't the new 30

Applying for a loan in mid-life can be fraught with challenges. Prepare yourself for the inevitable by learning how banks assess mature applicants and what you can do to improve your chances. Here, two experts share their hard-won knowledge on how to approach home loans in middle age.