Business
Money Magazine Australia
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
3 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
More private lives
Our data protection laws are set for big overhaul and the consumer will be the winner
3 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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
3 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt
Aussies have seen the future and we need to make changes now to tackle the scary bits
4 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Catch the superwave
Investors can enjoy the ride as dozens of industries are transformed by technology over the next decade
3 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
3 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Avoid the fraudster's web
Ageing parents may need help to protect them from increasingly inventive crooks
3 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
5 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
10 min |
October 2023
Money Magazine Australia
BUY, KEEP OR SELL
Make the most of your property decisions
10+ min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Clouds loom over the pyjama party
Funky sleepwear and stationery have been big winners for Solomon Lew, but tougher times may lie ahead
4 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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
3 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Skills you need to be successful
The amount of effort you are prepared to make will determine what type of investor you are
5 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound
Professional fund managers underperformed, but investors who stayed the course have reaped the rewards anyway
3 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
We need labels that tell the truth
The descriptions that funds attach to their investment options should be consistent and accurate
4 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
The mutual makeover
The member-owned banks are evolving, but their core focus on customer and community remains the same
6 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Budgeting is a breeze
In today's digital banking world, the right financial app could save you time and money
5 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Share in ASEAN's growth
ASEAN countries are experiencing rapid expansion, providing opportunities for investors who are looking for long-term gains
6 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
5 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Baby boomers bet on blue chips
Older investors have a reputation for loving well-established, high-quality companies.
1 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
1 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
1 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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.
1 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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
2 min |
September 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Nation of investors doubles down
Despite high inflation and financial uncertainty, Aussies have put trillions of dollars into property, shares and super
3 min |
August 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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
3 min |
August 2023
Money Magazine Australia
Comfort food for turbulent times
No business is totally bulletproof, but people still have to eat during a sharemarket rout
2 min |
August 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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 min |
August 2023
Money Magazine Australia
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
5 min |