Avoid the fraudster's web

Ageing parents may need help to protect them from increasingly inventive crooks

Chipping away at a tiny fortune

Australians are an inventive mob. We pioneered the ‘black box’ flight recorder, spray-on skin, the pacemaker, polymer bank notes and the bionic ear. There was also wi-fi technology, which lets us stream music and movies on our mobile devices and television, thanks in part to John O’Sullivan, leader of the team of researchers at the CSIRO who made that breakthrough. A critical part of their work was designing the first wi-fi computer chips based on a global standard. Silicon Valley giant Cisco Systems liked the idea so much that it bought the business.

X FACTOR - Inside the $7 trillion generation

While the media spotlight often shines on the wealth of baby boomers and Gen Y, it’s the largely ignored Gen X who may soon find themselves quietly holding the financial reins.

BUY, KEEP OR SELL

Make the most of your property decisions

Clouds loom over the pyjama party

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

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

Skills you need to be successful

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

Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound

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

We need labels that tell the truth

The descriptions that funds attach to their investment options should be consistent and accurate

The mutual makeover

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

Budgeting is a breeze

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

Share in ASEAN's growth

ASEAN countries are experiencing rapid expansion, providing opportunities for investors who are looking for long-term gains

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.

Baby boomers bet on blue chips

Older investors have a reputation for loving well-established, high-quality companies.

Stretched budgets dampen enthusiasm

The number of Australians trading shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) online has dropped by 15% in a matter of months.

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.

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.

1 million Aussies juggle two jobs

Following 12 interest rate rises since May last year, almost 1 million Australians are juggling a second job or a side hustle to make ends meet, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows.

Come clean about a dirty obsession

Many Aussies would rather stop eating out than let go of the cleaner, but there’s a way to enjoy both

Nation of investors doubles down

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

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

Comfort food for turbulent times

No business is totally bulletproof, but people still have to eat during a sharemarket rout

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

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

When a business goes bust

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

Take your foot off the accelerator

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

Check your insurance cover too

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

Robots get in on the act

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

In a greener landscape

Investors increasingly want to align their ethics with their financial goals

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