Today
How do I avoid a messy, hostile divorce?
Don’t hire a bulldog lawyer and or make any sudden moves with your finances, lawyers say.
- 10 mins ago
- Penny Wise
The overlooked asset class that could set you up for retirement
Residential property investment is good for accumulating wealth, but commercial property will provide retirees with a better income stream.
- 11 mins ago
- Michelle Bowes
We have $700,000 in super – can we buy investment property with it?
If you want to add a geared investment property to your retirement savings, here’s what you must think about.
- 11 mins ago
- John Wasiliev
Yesterday
Stressed by rates and thinking about fixing? Try the sleep test first
Lenders outside the big four are offering some of their best fixed mortgage rates in more than a year, but practice extreme caution, experts say.
- Updated
- Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Investing
The investment shift that could undermine your wealth plan
Whether to invest for income or growth is not the right question to ask for those in or moving to retirement.
- Tim Mackay
Why there is no such thing as a simple will
You’ve got to understand what you’re giving up when you sign a simple will – and how there are better ways to protect your loved ones.
- Peter Townsend
This Month
Not just cruises: Boomers direct spending to kids and grandkids
Financial advisors report many over-65s are helping family members rather than splurging – though travel is a thing.
- Joanna Mather and Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Inflation
Central bank independence is dead
Politicians are compromising central banks’ commitments to price stability targets, and the ensuing sticky inflation will require a much tougher cost of capital to extinguish.
- Christopher Joye
Inside Australia’s most luxurious retirement pads
Rooftop pools, plush libraries and temperature-controlled wine cellars – welcome to deluxe retirement living.
- Michelle Bowes
Why this Sydney investor bought property in Brisbane
Investors from Sydney and Melbourne are increasingly looking further afield in the hunt for value. But how do you go about buying in an unfamiliar market?
- Michelle Bowes
Should we pay off our mortgage or keep it for a line of credit?
A line of credit can serve as a financial lifeline – the trick is to know when to let go.
- Penny Wise
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
There’s more trouble coming for apartment owners. Here’s why
The Netstrata insurance scandal rocked the strata management industry in NSW, but that’s just the beginning as an independent inquiry starts to dig deeper.
- Jimmy Thomson
What every buyer needs to know about auction clearance rates
Auction clearance rates give some clues about when to buy or sell.
- Tom Richardson
We retired overseas but came back. What should we do with our money?
This couple may not be able to reopen their super accounts, but there are other tax-effective opportunities.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- Investing
How to sleep easy with your investment decisions
If your portfolio is inconsistent with your risk tolerance, you’re more likely to lose sleep and make poor decisions driven by emotions.
- Michael Hutton
- Opinion
- Melbourne house prices
Melbourne property market is due for a comeback
Oxford Economics predicts the median Melbourne house price will grow 21 per cent over the next three years, outpacing Sydney’s forecast 18 per cent expected growth.
- Sam Tamblyn
April
I lost $2.5m of my super to scammers
Five victims outline how their funds were taken by sophisticated impersonation fraudsters and why they feel abandoned by their banks.
- Duncan Hughes
Why it’s worth selling your investment property before you retire
Making the most of higher superannuation caps can boost your retirement coffers just when you need it the most.
- Kelly Kennedy
- Opinion
- Inflation
You heard right – the RBA could raise rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia will likely be forced to warn that it could raise rates again.
- Christopher Joye
Why more Australians are choosing semi-retirement
Fusing the parts of work you still enjoy with hobbies, travel and passion projects is the dream for many. Here’s how to make a go of it
- Michelle Bowes
