Nicola Field is a seasoned personal finance writer with more than 25 years of experience helping Australians make smarter money decisions. A former Chartered Accountant, Nicola has contributed extensively to Money - both print and online - and writes for some of Australia's leading financial institutions. She is the author of Investing in Your Child's Future and Baby or Bust, and has collaborated with financial expert Paul Clitheroe on numerous projects, including books, newspaper columns, and radio scripts. Nicola's deep expertise in budgeting, investing, and family finance makes her a trusted voice in the industry.
Three simple ways to keep your super details current
If you had $500,000 in an account, you wouldn't move house and forget to notify your bank. So why do you forget to notify your super fund?
‘Out of touch’: Aussies respond to Woolworths special offers
Woolworths has lowered the shelf price of almost 400 products, but the discounts are too little, too late according to online comments.
Australia’s dodgiest tax deductions
Are haircuts and gym memberships tax deductible? No, but that didn't stop these Aussies from making some dodgy claims at tax time.
Backlash as Woolworths axes popular discount offer
Woolworths scraps Big W 10% discount offer, why you could get a bigger tax refund this year, and the popular bank that doesn't want its money back. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
How to break up with your finance professional
Break-ups are never easy. But if things aren't working out with your financial planner or accountant, you don't have to stick around.
Why credit card numbers could soon be a thing of the past
Why Mastercard is ditching credit card numbers, the Big Four bank lowering its home loan rate, and the recycle scheme set to cost Tassie consumers.
How to find the best investment mix for your super
Confused about your super investment options? Why doesn't everyone just go for growth? Here's how to decide the investment blend that's right for you.
Do you have the right insurance through your super?
Knowing you have life and TPD insurance through your super is reassuring. But your fund doesn't know your particular needs. It's up to you to adjust your cover.
The July super changes you need to know
Your super contributions will hit 12% from July 1, but what other changes are coming? Here's what you need to know.
How to make money at the federal election
Up to 100,000 election jobs are up for grabs, Aussie investors play it cool amid volatility, and the final bell may be tolling for Taco Bell. Here's what you've missed.
