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.
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Why you should take a long-term view on super
Six out of 10 Australians now check their super at least monthly but it pays to maintain a long term approach to our retirement savings.
The insurance crisis facing one in five Australians
Pay up or lose everything - the choice facing homeowners, a super fund made up entirely of ETFs, and men still earn 22% more than women. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Qantas to pay $400 million in dividends
Qantas pays first dividend in five years, Microsoft hikes fees, and home loan offsets soar 60%. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Is the ‘largest investment in Medicare in 40 years’ enough?
In an election year, Medicare bulk billing has become a hot topic. But is an increase in bulk billing rates likely to make it more affordable to visit your doctor?
Who will pay AustralianSuper’s $27 million fine?
Australia's biggest super fund has copped a $27 million fine. Where does the money for the fine come from? And who really pays?
