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.
The truth about the ban on foreign property investors
The Albanese Government's new ban on foreign investors buying established homes in Australia is unlikely to improve housing affordability.
Why Aussies with HECS debts could find it easier to buy a house
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called on the bank regulator to loosen its lending rules to make it easier for the Australians with student debt to take out a home loan.
Why Coles is slashing 2500 products from supermarket shelves
Down, down... the number of products is down at Coles as the supermarket announces plans to remove 2500 products from the shelves for good.
How rental bonds could dob in dodgy landlords
The ATO is cracking down on landlords who don't declare rental income. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The big change coming to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program
Upgrades on domestic and international flights will require up to 20% more points after Qantas announced a shake-up of its frequent flyer program this week.
Three questions that will save you thousands
Three questions to save you $4000 a year, learner drivers in Victoria score free lessons, and is your wealth on track for your age? Here's what you've missed.
Holden owners join class action lawsuit over faulty vehicles
Current and former owners of 13 popular Holden models are joining a class action against General Motors Australia over allegedly faulty transmissions.
How electric vehicles just got more affordable for essential workers
Essential workers get more affordable rates on EV loans, and HSBC failed to protect customers against scammers. Here's what you've missed this week.
AMP becomes first super fund to invest in crypto
AMP Super became the first superannuation fund to add cryptocurrency to its portfolio when it invested $27 million in bitcoin this week.
Telstra buys Boost Mobile for $140 million
Telstra buys Boost Mobile, Harry Potter star can't magic away $3.55 million tax bill, and the top feature home buyers want. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
