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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

Remain alert during a merger

When funds join forces, it's important for members to ensure they still have adequate insurance cover

On track for a turnaround

After a tough few years, this software maker can see better times ahead

Get the right experts on board

Professionals such as architects and interior designers add to the cost, but they could be a necessity rather than a luxury

From $7k to $300k - is it time to cash in?

PAUL'S VERDICT Paul Clitheroe

Brewer passes the taste test

Andrew Fineran has long had a liking for beer, but not in the way most people do when they drink it.

Beat the stamp duty sting

A carefully planned renovation can be a successful alternative to selling and moving

When ignorance is bliss for income investors

Retirees who live off dividends and franking credits can afford to ignore share prices

Trading up and down

Buying and selling online has never been easier for investors, but there's more to think about than just cost

What a difference $450 reform will make to your lifestyle

Removal of the monthly threshold for compulsory super will benefit hundreds of thousands of vulnerable workers

We see dreaded stagflation come back to haunt us

Rising inflation and falling economic growth are warning signs that shouldn't be ignored

Set yourself up for retirement

A cashflow-positive portfolio can be tailored to fund the lifestyle you want

Turn a profit on an apartment

There are extra hurdles to overcome, but if you do your research and control your costs the effort will be worth it

Fertility on ice

More women who are not yet ready to have children are freezing their eggs. But the costs are high and the success rate varies.

PROPERTY'S BIG SHIFT: Houses versus apartments

Change is in the air when it comes to property trends. House price increases mean apartments are ticking more boxes for younger buyers and downsizers looking for better value.

Asset rich, cash poor

Retirees who want to splash out a little can tap into their home's value. Just be sure to read the fine print before signing any paperwork.

Beware! Burglars are back

Your home and its contents are likely to be your biggest asset, so it's important to make sure they're properly protected

High-stakes haggling

Pushing for a better deal, whether you're getting a home loan or renewing insurance, can pay off handsomely

Grow your startup

An entrepreneur who gave up a secure, well-paid job to do her own thing shares her tips and knowledge for turning a great idea into a successful business

Just mad about science

Corey Tutt is a determined man. A day before his interview with Money, he received four messages vilifying him for his race. He says that he uses such attacks to energise his drive to help educate Aboriginal kids across Australia about the wonders of science.

Let's get physical

During the pandemic investors are paying big money for tangible assets such as watches and wine

Inflation is back with a vengeance

Mortgage rates as high as 6%, coupled with lower house prices, is a borrower's nightmare

March of the clever machines

Quantum computers are a work in progress, but they could eventually help us make better decisions in a range of areas