Money
Saving
Opinion
Interest rates
What should you do with your savings? Nothing at all
To utilise your money and truly get the most out of it, right now, you actually don’t need to lift a finger.
- by Victoria Devine
Latest
Opinion
Hip pocket
A mortgage where the bank pays you? Yes, but beware the pitfalls
Reverse mortgages have become increasingly popular as a way for older Australians to access an income stream via their home, without having to sell it.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
For real life: The insurance you might have without knowing
You might already have basic life insurance without realising. But should you upgrade?
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Collectables
Love it or loathe it, 1980s architecture is back in the frame
Whether it’s the return of big shoulder pads or the Memphis movement from the early 1980s, sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint when and where there’s a shift in direction.
- by Stephen Crafti
Opinion
Hip pocket
From Grange to loose change: How to turn your hobby into a money spinner
If you enjoy collecting items such as wine, coins or stamps, you could be sitting on a nice little nest egg.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Spending
Young people say they don’t need a bank. Here’s what they do instead
Generation Alpha kids are circumventing the need to ever step inside a local bank branch, opting instead for a fully digital experience.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
Wage growth
You might be earning more, but is it really a ‘pay rise’?
Employees covered by EBAs are lucky enough to receive a guaranteed annual wage increase. Just don’t call it a “pay rise”.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Hip pocket
What’s the go with crypto: Is Bitcoin still a good investment?
For genuine investors who are interested in the crypto space but know little about it, the confusing and unregulated industry can pose a daunting barrier to entry.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Hip pocket
On the fly: How to manage money when you travel overseas
Australia is back in a travel boom, with overseas tourist numbers outstripping pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Financial literacy
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
While you’re collecting points to get $50 off or scouring aisles for discounts, you’re probably not focused on problems worth more in the long run.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Hip pocket
Netflix, handbags and sunnies: The surprising tax deductions you might be entitled to
Without the help of a tax agent, it can be difficult to keep track of all the things you might be able to claim.
- by Dominic Powell