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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

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

Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt

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

Catch the superwave

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

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

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

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

Skills you need to be successful

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

We need labels that tell the truth

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

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

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.

Baby boomers bet on blue chips

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

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

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

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.

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

When a business goes bust

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

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

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

Nation of investors doubles down

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

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

5 ways to future-proof your job

If MBAs were the career enhancer of the '80s and '90s, transferable skills are a must today