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No Secrets, Please

Frank discussions about finances are the key to a healthy relationship

On Another Level

High-rise living has growing appeal, but the lifestyle dream can become a nightmare if buyers don’t do their homework

Take The Money And Run

The surrender of the promising Trade Me business demonstrates the folly of a short-term view

Strength In Numbers

The influence of activist investors is on the rise

Where To Invest $200pw Over 5 Years

So you have $200 a week to invest but where should you put it? The best place can vary depending on your end goal. We get the experts to put together portfolios aimed at helping you achieve a different financial aim.

Along For The Easy Ride

A Netflix style service allows you to have a car without the ownership and financial hassles

Better Luck In The Lottery

Legal reforms are welcome but starting early in life is the secret to accumulating retirement wealth.

Sweet Smell Of Success

One of the most celebrated start-up gurus of recent times wasn’t nurtured in a tech hub and had no financial support from high-flying investors.

Smart Strategies For Every Income Bracket - $40k A Year

Even on a lower income, topping up super and choosing the right asset allocation can make a difference to your future lifestyle

$80k A Year

Tax-effective investments that won’t strain your vital cash resources should be at the top of the list

$120k A Year

Getting into the property market is a challenge but the right kind of loan, coupled with first-time buyer incentives, can make it easier

7 Ways To Cut Your Tax

The start of the financial year is the best time to plan how to maximise your deductions

On The Income Trail

At a time of ultra-low interest rates, it’s still possible to get a decent return without taking unnecessary risks

When It's Time To Cash In

The astute owner will take steps to maximise the reward from years of hard work

Battles Take A Toll

The golden days are over for the big four banks and heavily exposed investors need to carefully manage the new risks

Turn Up The Heat

Compare the best deals to see how you could save up to $594 on an annual power bill

Home Help

There are many ways parents can give their children a leg-up but there are also traps to avoid

Add Upto $337k To Your Super

Almost five million Australians are in a dud MySuper fund, unaware that their retirement dreams could be wrecked. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or early 60s, we show you how to dramatically boost your savings.

Built On Shaky Ground

The advice model is seriously flawed so take care when you’re looking for financial guidance

These Are The Numbers That Can Predict Your Future

Bring out the golf clubs ... five simple questions can help you work out if you are on track with your retirement plans

The Curse Of Complacency

Financial seatbelts build resilience, protecting us when things go wrong

In The Baby Business

Fertility treatments help thousands of couples to start a family but the costs can be high

Rise To The Occasion

If you couldn’t bake a birthday cake to save your life, help is at hand

Fair Exchange

Currencies and card fees are not the only things to consider when you’re heading overseas

Housing On High Alert

In view of the warning signs, now is the time for investors to check their exposure to property

Creative Hustle

Fact fileGenevieve Rosen-BillerCo-founder of online homewares start-up Bed Threads. Aged 29; lives in BondiGraduated as a journalist from Sydney’s UTS, later working for online publications. In her first year as a journalist she interviewed Brad Pitt and Kim Kardashian. Credits her focus on a healthy diet and being able to sleep well.

Wills Provide A Way

In an age of tricky family relationships, it pays to plan ahead to make sure your wealth is passed on to the right people.

Back In A Happy Spot

Iron ore miners are raking in the cash, but in such a cyclical business the high prices won’t last forever.

Clean & Green

Peer-to-peer lenders are refining their platforms to cater for a growing demand for credit

Under The Influence

Whether you’re marketing a product or yourself online, these strategies can harness the power of social media to make money.