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Who will get your super

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Avoid the fraudster's web

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

Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt

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

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

Catch the superwave

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

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

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

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 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

Baby boomers bet on blue chips

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

We need labels that tell the truth

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

Share in ASEAN's growth

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

The mutual makeover

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

Skills you need to be successful

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

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

Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound

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

Clouds loom over the pyjama party

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

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.

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.

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.

Budgeting is a breeze

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

BUY, KEEP OR SELL

Make the most of your property decisions

Robots get in on the act

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

'Stuff' keeps the business booming

Unlike other commercial property, self-storage units are proving a solid investment

In a greener landscape

Investors increasingly want to align their ethics with their financial goals