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Australians trying to buy their first home are increasingly relying on the bank of mum and dad.

Opinion

Home loans

Parents thinking of helping kids into property must consider this

I have long been of the “help sooner rather than later” view, but if you hand over a lump sum to your children, is it going to be a gift or a loan?

by Noel Whittaker

When it comes to making money, taking risks is often unavoidable, so don’t be scared of making the leap.

Opinion

Investing

Why this is the most poorly understood thing in finance

by Paridhi Jain

It feels like something in the Australian property market has to give, and it probably won’t be the bank of mum and dad.

Opinion

Property investment

Our obsession with property is pathological. Something’s gotta give

by William Bennett

The government is in the middle of regulating buy now, pay later products like Afterpay and Zip.

Analysis

BNPL

Critics warn changes to buy now, pay later don’t go far enough

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Being made redundant doesn’t have to be a bad thing, especially if you know how to negotiate your way out the door.

Opinion

Hiring & firing

Redundancies aren’t always bad. Here’s what to do if it happens to you

by Victoria Devine

Ask an expert

If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?

Taking an expensive overseas holiday using your superannuation should have no bearing on your pension eligibility when the time comes.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

Should I move from a small super fund to a major one?

While a small fund can seem like it lags bigger ones, it can still be a winner when it comes to returns.

Paul Benson

Money contributor

Can I use my mother-in-law’s home as an investment property?

Loaning your mother-in-law money in exchange for equity in her home may not be the practical solution you’re looking for.

Noel Whittaker

Money columnist

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Planning & budgeting

When it comes to making money, taking risks is often unavoidable, so don’t be scared of making the leap.

Opinion

Investing

Why this is the most poorly understood thing in finance

by Paridhi Jain

Being made redundant doesn’t have to be a bad thing, especially if you know how to negotiate your way out the door.

Opinion

Hiring & firing

Redundancies aren’t always bad. Here’s what to do if it happens to you

by Victoria Devine

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon has been writing about money for 20 years. Here’s what she’s learned.

Opinion

Budgeting

After 20 years of columns, here’s what’s changed about money

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Loaning your mother-in-law money in exchange for equity in her home may not be the practical solution you’re looking for.

Opinion

Ask an expert

Can I use my mother-in-law’s home as an investment property?

by Noel Whittaker

Investing

Day-trading is the race-car driving version of investing. They are completely separate activities.

Opinion

Investing

Buy low, sell high? What Hollywood gets wrong about investing

by Paridhi Jain

ETFs with exposure to crypto and to listed companies exposed to the crypto sector were the best performing Australian listed ETFs in the 12 months to March 31, 2024.

Analysis

ETFs

Eager investors push Australian ETF market to near $200 billion

by John Collett

The Coalition is again spruiking their plan to let young people use super to buy housing. Let me list the (many) reasons this is a terrible idea.

Opinion

Superannuation

Why the Coalition’s super-for-housing plan is a terrible idea

by Victoria Devine

Dot Comme at Curtin House, Melbourne, is a treasure trove for vintage fashion.

Analysis

Collectables

Why more people are investing in – and wearing – vintage fashion

by Stephen Crafti

Based in Santa Clara, California, Nvidia is now the third-biggest company in the US.

Opinion

Investing

Why young Australians are flocking to US shares to build wealth

by Nick Nicolaides

When you let go of your egoistic attachment to feeling smart, you’ll see that you can literally half your work, and double your results in a heartbeat.

Opinion

Money psychology

Why you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy

by Paridhi Jain

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Borrowing & saving

Australians trying to buy their first home are increasingly relying on the bank of mum and dad.

Opinion

Home loans

Parents thinking of helping kids into property must consider this

by Noel Whittaker

Opinion

Property investment

Our obsession with property is pathological. Something’s gotta give

by William Bennett

Analysis

BNPL

Critics warn changes to buy now, pay later don’t go far enough

by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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